Person-Environment-Occupation Model (PEO)

The Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model is a framework used in occupational therapy to understand how a person’s abilities, environment, and daily activities interact. It emphasizes that optimal performance and well-being result from a good fit among these three components. For example, a person’s motor skills, the design of their home, and their work tasks all influence how well they can carry out daily activities. By analyzing and improving these areas and their interactions, therapists help individuals achieve better functioning and quality of life.