cover image - Introduction to Occupational Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780323508834
Copyright: 2018
Publication Date: 02-27-2017
Page Count: 268
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $67.99

Introduction to Occupational Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

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

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Introduction to Occupational Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780323508834
Copyright: 2018
Publication Date: 02-27-2017
Page Count: 268
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $67.99
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Prepare your students for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy makes it easier to learn the roles and responsibilities of the OT practitioner. Content promotes evidence-based OT practice, from client evaluation to planning interventions and goals to reaching optimal outcomes. Students will also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the client’s entire lifespan. Unmatched for its wide perspective and practical knowledge, this resource includes discussions of OT treatment settings and a new chapter on cultural competence.

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    • NEW content on OT theory and practice is incorporated throughout the book, including the latest updates to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and OT Code of Ethics.
    • NEW chapter on cultural competence shows how to work effectively with clients from a variety of cultures and gives students the tools they need when working with culturally diverse clients in today’s healthcare environment. Examples of cultural competence and its impact on the practice of OT are incorporated into case studies.
    • 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 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.
    • Complete coverage of OT practice prepares students for care in areas such as adult, pediatric, geriatric, and mental health.
    • A broad perspective fits the needs of both Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
    • Case studies and activities in each chapter help students apply concepts and develop problem-solving skills.
    • Emphasis on evidence-based practice helps students learn to think logically and use research literature to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans.
    • 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 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.
  • 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
  • Jane Clifford O'Brien, PHD, MS.ED.L, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, University of New England Portland, Maine, USA
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