Introduction to Occupational Therapy (Broché)

Prepare for practice with the fundamentals of occupational therapy ! As a complete overview of the profession and the practice of occupational therapy, this book prepares you for the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of the occupational therapy practitioner. From client evaluation, to interventions, to reaching optimal outcomes, this edition promotes evidence-based practice. You'll also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the life span.
Featuring up-to-date coverage of today's occupational therapy treatment settings, this book is ideal for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students. OUTSTANDING FEATURES : - NEW chapter on cultural competence provides tools for working with culturally diverse clients in today's health-care environment and includes case studies with examples of effective cultural competence ; - NEW content on occupational therapy theory and practice includes information from the third edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics ; - NEW appendix with sample intervention activities shows students how to facilitate engagement in occupations ; - NEW and revised case studies and activities in each chapter help you apply concepts and develop problem-solving skills ; - NEW coverage of the role of occupational therapy assistants shows where they are employed and how they fit into the scope of occupational therapy ; - Complete coverage of occupational therapy practice prepares you for care in areas such as adult, pediatric, geriatric, and mental health ; - A companion Evolve website includes answers to review questions, crossword puzzles, and student quizzes (multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions) for each chapter.