Introduction to Occupational Therapy

by Jane Clifford O'Brien PHD, MS.ED.L, OTR/L, FAOTA, Brittany Conners OTD, OTR/L

Overview

Prepare for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 6th Edition helps you master the roles and responsibilities of the OT practitioner. Content examines OT practice — from client evaluation to planning interventions and goals to reaching optimal outcomes. You will also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the client's lifespan. Written by the respected author team of Jane Clifford O'Brien and Brittany Conners, this comprehensive resource discusses today's OT practice and adds new chapters on self-care, supportive technology, advocacy, and the lived experience of OT practitioners.

• Complete coverage of OT practice provides an overview of practice in a variety of rehabilitation, mental health, and community settings, and across the lifespan.
• A broad perspective　fits the needs of both Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
• Case studies and activities　in each chapter help you apply concepts and develop problem-solving skills.
• Emphasis on evidence-based practice　helps you learn to think logically and use research to create intervention plans.
• Helpful tables and boxes provide easy access to material for practice, action steps, and outlines of processes.
• The OT Practice Framework　provides a sound basis for decision making, defining occupational therapy areas of concern and the OT process.
• Chapter objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, and review questions　highlight important content in each chapter.

• NEW! Additional chapters cover Prioritizing Self Care; Leadership and Advocacy; The Lived Experience of OT Practitioners; and Technology to Support Occupational Engagement.
• UPDATED! Revised content throughout provides the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner today.
• NEW! Current content addresses societal trends influencing the profession, including occupational justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• NEW! Expanded content includes historical influences of Black OTs, OTs of color, LGBTQIA, and multicultural groups, emphasizing action steps to promote, advocate, and enable diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession.
• NEW! Perspectives from students, practitioners (therapists and OT assistants), professors, entrepreneurs, and retired practitioners are embedded in chapters.
• UPDATED! The latest references and examples ensure the content is current and applicable for today’s students.
• Follows the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (4^th Edition) (OTPF) and the newest Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Curriculum standards [2018].
• Boxes with tips in many chapters apply content in practice related to concepts such as self-care, advocacy, critical thinking, and inclusion.
• Representation of the diversity of the OT profession is reflected throughout the text in content and photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323798563
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/18/2023
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Professor Jane Clifford O'Brien works in the Occupational Therapy Department at University of New England Portland, Maine.

Table of Contents

Section I: Occupational Therapy: The Profession 
1. Introductory Questions 
2. Looking Back: A History of Occupational Therapy 
3. Philosophical Principles and Values in Occupational Therapy 
4. Current Issues and Emerging Practice Areas 
5. A Global Perspective of Occupational Therapy  NEW!   
Section II: Occupational Therapy: The Practitioner 
6. From Student to Practitioner: Educational Preparation and Certification 
7. The Occupational Therapy Practitioner: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships 
8. Practicing Legally and Ethically 
9. Professional Organizations
Section III: The Practice of Occupational Therapy 
10. Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 
11. Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan  
12. Treatment Settings and Models of Health Care 
13. Service Management Functions  
Section IV: The Process of Occupational Therapy 
14. Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes 
15. Models of Practice and Frames of Reference 
16. Intervention Modalities 
17. Therapeutic Relationships 
18. Therapeutic Reasoning
Appendices 
Glossary

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From the Publisher

Prepare for Occupational Therapy with a complete overview of the profession

Editorial Reviews

"This book has numerous strengths: insightful testimonies written by either an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant about their experiences of occupational therapy, clear learning objectives that outline the main points covered in each chapter, excellent range of case studies and photographs, succinct summaries, appropriate learning activities and review questions at the end of each chapter. Each chapter contains a wealth of materials which is well written and supported with references."
The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy : Vol. XLI : No. 1 (January 2009 - April 2009)

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