Occupational therapy Books

Book SynopsisThis new compilation of the most influential literary works in occupational therapy presents the richness of the profes-sion’s heritage while addressing current realities and future directions for practice. A comprehensive anthology of more than 70 recognized classics and landmark recent works, this publication provides essential knowledge about theory and practice. From Adolf Meyer’s 1922 Philosophy to Elea-nor Clark Slagle Lectures to seminal international writings to the latest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, this text provides a convenient library of the “best of the best” in occupational therapy literature. Thought-provoking intro-ductions with study questions challenge readers to analyze their perceptions about person-directed, occupation-based practice.

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Book SynopsisOccupational therapy practitioners use clinical reasoning in all areas of practice to determine who needs intervention, the most effective interventions, and expected outcomes. Successful professionals also use clinical reasoning to confidently assimilate new information, make decisions, argue well, and advocate for clients.A particular challenge facing occupational therapy students and novice practitioners is that actual clients do not always fit a typical clinical picture. This text guides readers in learning how to identify relevant clinical data among the diverse details of clients’ histories, interests, comorbidities, and lifestyles through fully developed case examples that guide reasoning through hypothesis refinement and changing situations.This essential text is aligned with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and integrates frames of reference and evidence in practical ways. Learning activities challenge readers to thoughtfully integrate what they are learning into their own ways of reasoning.Designed with the belief that systematic use of clinical reasoning strategies streamlines and supports using responsible, cost-effective interventions, Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy guides students and practitioners in thinking efficiently, flexibly, and critically, providing clients with the best possible care.Table of Contents Part I. Occupational Perspective for Clinical Reasoning Chapter 1. Overview of the Clinical Reasoning Process Chapter 2. Clinical Reasoning and Occupational Therapy’s Domain of Practice Chapter 3. Hypothesis Generation and Refinement Part II. Frames of Reference Chapter 4. Psychodynamic and Developmental Systems Frames of Reference Chapter 5. Behavioral Science Frames of Reference Chapter 6. Motor Learning Frame of Reference Chapter 7. Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Frames of Reference Section III. Intervention Chapter 8. Occupation-Focused Practice Models Chapter 9. Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Chapter 10. Strategic Thinking and Outcomes Chapter 11. Complexity and Disruption in Clinical Reasoning Appendixes Appendix A. AOTA’s Occupational Profile Template Appendix B. Frames of Reference Summary

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Clinical Competence: A Workbook for the OTA helps occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students and novice practitioners develop the “practical” problem-solving and “real-life” skills essential for fieldwork and clinical practice. This user-friendly workbook helps the reader apply occupational therapy concepts and improve the clinical reasoning skills needed for academic coursework and successful transition to fieldwork and entry-level clinical practice.The methods, learning activities, and worksheets presented in Developing Clinical Competence stem from Marie J. Morreale’s more than 15 years of experience teaching OTA students. Worksheets and learning activities address areas such as professionalism, ethical behaviour, clinical decision making, effective communication, roles and responsibilities, selecting and implementing interventions, safety, assessing client function, documentation, group process, and more. The worksheets, learning activities, and suggested worksheet answers are written in an easy-to-read format and include a variety of methods such as multiple choice, matching, and true/false questions; case studies; vignettes; fill in the blanks; and experiential activities.Although the chapters and exercises are presented in a logical progression, each chapter is fully independent of the others – readers can skip around and complete individual chapters or particular exercises in the order most conducive to individual learning needs. Appropriate for a variety of practice areas, Developing Clinical Competence can serve as a companion text for multiple classes throughout an OTA curriculum or as a useful study aid when preparing for fieldwork or the national certification exam.Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used for teaching in the classroom. Features and benefits: Helps develop the practical problem-solving and common-sense skills essential for fieldwork and clinical practice Contains user-friendly worksheets, learning activities, and suggested worksheet answers with competencies broken down into smaller units and explained step-by-step to allow for easy independent study Provides thoroughly explained “answers” to the worksheet exercises at the end of each chapter with references Presents scenarios that represent situations commonly encountered in clinical practice Includes many helpful hints and clinical tips to teach readers what to do and how to react appropriately as health professionals OTA students, faculty, and new practitioners will benefit from the opportunity to take the information presented in Developing Clinical Competence: A Workbook for the OTA and apply important concepts and techniques, problem solve situations step-by-step, prioritize interventions, improve clinical reasoning, demonstrate professional behaviours, and communicate more effectively.Trade Review“The best features of this book are the use of a wide variety of clinical scenarios and the way they are blended seamlessly with professional behaviors. It demonstrates how to treat patients holistically, an aspect that I particularly appreciate…I love this book – I find it very useful." - Kay Blose, MOT, OTR/L, University of Charleston-Beckley, Doody’s Review ServiceTable of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Chapter 1 Communicating Effectively Chapter 2 Demonstrating Professionalism Chapter 3 Understanding Professional Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 4 Implementing Preparatory Interventions Chapter 5 Incorporating Activities and Occupations Chapter 6 Developing Knowledge and Skills for Different Practice Settings Chapter 7 Assessing and Documenting Client Function Chapter 8 Incorporating Fundamentals of Care Index

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Book SynopsisAn essential occupational therapy resource for more than 25 years, Psychopathology and Function by Dr. Bette Bonder compares the diagnostic criteria used by mental health professionals with the framework used by occupational therapists and identifies deficits in occupational performance that require occupational therapy intervention.Completely updated, Psychopathology and Function, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) with specific focus on how these mental disorders affect an individual’s ability to accomplish important daily activities.Psychopathology and Function, Fifth Edition describes diagnostic theories in detail with consideration given to etiology, prognosis, impact on occupational performance, and implications for occupational therapy treatment.The Fifth Edition also reviews mental health care, theories of mental health, and current trends. Featuring a comparison of the DSM-5, the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), and the AOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition conceptualizations of mental health and mental disorder, the text provides an array of resources for further study, from numerous case studies to case examples.New to the Fifth Edition: A comprehensive overview of the DSM-5 Information from the AOTA’s updated Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition An expanded discussion of occupational therapy evaluation and intervention An updated discussion of psychopharmacology More case studies and resources that encourage further exploration and application of the material Incorporated material appropriate for the occupational therapy assistant Psychopathology and Function, Fifth Edition continues the tradition of past editions and remains one of the profession’s most looked-to texts for recent and critical information on psychiatric diagnosis. Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and physical therapists alike will appreciate the text’s direct comparison of psychiatric and psychological mental health with occupational therapy conceptualizations of mental health.Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contributing Authors Introduction Chapter 1 Psychiatric Diagnosis and the Classification System Chapter 2 DSM-5 and Occupational Therapy Chapter 3 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chapter 4 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Chapter 5 Bipolar and Related Disorders Chapter 6 Depressive Disorders Chapter 7 Anxiety Disorders Chapter 8 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Chapter 9 Trauma-Related and Stressor-Related Disorders Chapter 10 Dissociative Disorders Chapter 11 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Chapter 12 Feeding and Eating Disorders Chapter 13 Elimination Disorders Chapter 14 Sleep–Wake Disorders and Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders Chapter 15 Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria Chapter 16 Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders Chapter 17 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Chapter 18 Neurocognitive Disorders Chapter 19 Personality Disorders Chapter 20 Other Conditions Chapter 21 PsychopharmacologyChris Paxos, PharmD and Sara E. Dugan, PharmD Chapter 22 Evaluation of Occupational Performance Deficits in Mental Health Chapter 23 Occupational Therapy Interventions in Mental Health Appendix A Psychotropic Medications by Class Appendix B Assessments of Elements of Occupational Performance for Individuals With Mental Disorders Index

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Book SynopsisOccupational therapists use occupations and activities as not just a goal, but also as a treatment medium, therefore, they must understand both the uniqueness of a client’s occupations and how an activity can be used therapeutically. This second edition of Occupation-Based Activity Analysis teaches students and clinicians the process of conducting activity analyses and occupation-based activity analyses.

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Book SynopsisMaximize patient care skillsRely on this state-of-the-art, multimedia resource to help you navigate confidently in both common and complex clinical situations. Mastering patient care skills will ground you in fundamental rehabilitation principles; help you establish a culture of patient-centered care; and develop essential your clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You’ll also learn how to help your patients progress toward greater mobility and independence. Over 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make every concept crystal clear.See the techniques in actionAn access code in new, printed texts unlocks 55 full-color narrated video clips online at FADavis.com that show you clinicians and patients performing key techniques described in the text. UPDATED & EXPANDED! Incorporating current research and today’s best evidence-based practices NEW! Levels of assistance as defined by the Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) tool, edema assessment methods, and expanded application of biomechanics principles to body mechanics for patients and clinicians NEW! Intervention boxes EXPANDED! More emphasis on clinical reasoning with a new decision-making algorithm to guide the clinician’s choice of mechanical and manual transfer methods EXPANDED! More emphasis on diversity and distinguishing between recovery and compensation EXPANDED! More information on neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and spinal cord injury and how they relate to mobility concepts as well as the use of a wheelchair as a primary means of locomotion Narrated video clips with closed captioning online at FADavis.com demonstrate must-know techniques. A focus on developing the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills required to work safely and effectively in both common and unexpected patient situations. Organizational structure parallels the progression of patient intervention. Icons throughout the text highlight important concepts and care skills. “Watch Out!” “Keeping Current,” and “Clinical Tips” boxes cover important safety reminders, recent research, and pointers for effectiveness and efficiency in the clinic. “Try This,” “Clinical Reality Check,” “Thinking It Through,” and “Pathophysiology” boxes provide additional learning enhancements. A wealth of clinical examples mirror today’s patient populations. Table of Contents Establishing the Bar: An Introduction Moving the Bar: Part 1 Preparing Yourself for Patient–Clinician Interaction 1. Establishing the Therapeutic Alliance 2. The Mechanics of Movement 3. Special Environments Moving the Bar: Part 2 Initiating Mobility 4. Keeping It Clean: Maintaining Cleanliness in the Clinical Environment 5. Assessing Physiological Status: Vital Signs 6. Draping for Minimum Exposure and Maximum Dignity 7. Positioning Your Patient for Mobility 8. Transferring Dependent Patients: Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Moving the Bar: Part 3 Engaging the Patient in Early Functional Mobility 9. Maintaining Capacity for Mobility Through Range of Motion 10. Bed Mobility 11. Manual Lateral Transfers: Seated and Pivot 12. Vertical Transfers: Chair to Plinth and Floor to Chair Moving the Bar: Part 4 Locomotion 13. Seated Mobility: Sitting But Not Sitting Still - Fitting and Propelling a Wheelchair 14. Navigating the Challenges of Ambulating 15. Implementing Device-Specific Gait Glossary

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