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

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

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ISBN: 9780323508834

Publication Date: 02-27-2017

Page Count: 268

Imprint: Mosby

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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.

New Edition Expected Availability: 10-14-2022

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Introduction to Occupational Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

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ISBN: 9780323798587

New to This Edition
- 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
Key Features
- 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
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
Authors

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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