Introduction to Occupational Therapy- E-Book

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

Overview

• NEW content on OT theory and practice includes the latest updates to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and OT Code of Ethics.
• New coverage of the role of certified Occupational Therapy Assistants shows where OTAs are employed, what licensure requirements they must meet, and how they fit into the scope of OT practice.
• NEW chapter on cultural competence provides the tools you need to work with culturally diverse clients in today’s healthcare environment, and includes case studies with examples of cultural competence and its impact on the practice of OT.
• NEW Centennial Vision commentary provides a ‘big picture’ view of today’s occupational therapy, and shows how OT is becoming a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession as it reaches the age of 100.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323508810
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/31/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
File size:	92 MB
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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

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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