Help students master essential pathophysiology concepts for occupational therapy practice! Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Decision Making is a brand-new book that delivers comprehensive, system-by-system coverage of pathophysiology with a focus on its application in occupational therapy. Thorough information on health components includes cognition and mental health. This essential resource helps students recognize yellow and red flags in clinical settings and includes case studies to facilitate understanding and enhance occupational therapy performance across various settings.
Comprehensive coverage uses a system-by-system approach to clinical pathophysiology for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
Includes both cognitive pathophysiology and pathophysiology affecting mental health with application for occupational therapy
Clear guidelines help students learn to recognize yellow flags and red flags in the occupational therapy setting
Case studies enhance understanding and highlight the practical application of key concepts to occupational therapy practice
Coverage across the life span addresses conditions affecting pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations
Enhanced eBook version,included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Educator resources on the companion Evolve website include an image collection, test bank, and PowerPoint® slides
SECTION I: TYPICAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The Patient Interview 1. Screening for Occupational Therapy 2. Red Flags and the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice. Pediatric Conditions 3. Pre-Natal and Genetic Pathophysiology 4. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Infancy 5. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Early and Middle Childhood Adolescent Conditions 6. Female Adolescent Pathophysiology 7. Male Adolescent Pathophysiology Adult and Older Adult Conditions 8. Early and Middle Adulthood Pathophysiology 9. Later Adulthood Pathophysiology
SECTION II: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY BY SYSTEM Conditions by System 10. Pathophysiology and Neoplasms on a Cellular Level 11. Hematologic Pathophysiology 12. Integumentary Pathophysiology 13. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology 14. Pulmonary Pathophysiology 15. Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology 16. Hepatic and Biliary Pathophysiology 17. Urogenital Pathophysiology 18. Endocrine and Metabolic Pathophysiology 19. Environmental Pathogens and Neoplasms 20. Neuromusculoskeletal Pathophysiology
Natalie Michaels, PT, EdD, GCS Emeritus, Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA, Sandy Stevens, Ph.D., OTR/L, Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Roya Rezadoost, OTD, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Early Childhood program, Williamson County School District, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA and Ashley Rabuck, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Clinic, Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
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