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Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Amy Wagenfeld
Publisher : LWW
ISBN 13 : 9781496314253
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (142 download)

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Book Synopsis Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant by : Amy Wagenfeld

Download or read book Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Amy Wagenfeld and published by LWW. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wolters Kluwer, publisher of the cornerstone Occupational Therapy text Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy, is pleased to announce an exciting new first edition that will start a tradition of publishing excellence in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program . Aligned with the most recent standards in the field, Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistantprovides the evidence-based, practice-focused information students need to succeed from classroom to clinic. Throughout this comprehensive book, learning activities and clinical scenarios bring concepts to life and enhance student retention. In addition to covering, theory, principles, therapeutic processes, conditions, and more, this accessible text contains elements that span the curriculum, providing beginning occupational therapy assistant students with a solid resource for fieldwork and practice. Contributions from experienced practitioners working in a broad range of settings ground the theoretical concepts in the real-world, and invite the students to understand their role in the clinical setting. Thirteen case studies, referred to throughout the text with an icon, help students understand the relevance of the occupational therapy assistant's role in the clinical setting. In addition, the book includes a sample complete case summation, along with additional online forms students can use in their own work.

Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Karen Sladyk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant by : Karen Sladyk

Download or read book Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Karen Sladyk and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic foundation work developed by Sally Ryan, COTA, ROH, has been completely revised and updated to reflect current healthcare trends. The reformulation of Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues and Techniques, Third Edition includes occupation-based case studies that highlight the didactic material presented in each chapter, along with an updated style of information. Four sections make up the new integrated text. The first section looks at important foundation concepts such as history, uniform technology, and the occupational therapy process. The second section introduces readers to people who are experiencing the challenges of disabilities. The chapters provide general information about the disabilities, as well as essential vocabulary and key concepts. The third section provides information on the "doing" of occupational therapy. Foundation treatment techniques are introduced so readers can master basic skills and continue to research current practice. Lastly, the fourth section focuses on the management aspects of an OTA's professional life. How-to information, as well as professional development, is the focus of this section.

Management Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Amy Solomon
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781556425387
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (253 download)

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Download or read book Management Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Amy Solomon and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant is a unique and comprehensive new text on management specifically written for the occupational therapy assistant. One of the only texts on this emerging topic in OTA, the student and practitioner alike will find this text beneficial to the learning process faced by students as they prepare for this step in their education and careers. The text's chapters cover important areas of skills such as communication, ethics, reimbursement, and managing change. To assist the reader with integrating the material presented, a section called "Skills You Will Use" precedes each chapter. The user-friendly case studies facilitate student-directed learning, allowing for a complete learning experience. Review questions at the end of each chapter will assist students in tracking and evaluating their own personal growth. Management Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant is an excellent resource to be added to the personal libraries of all in OTA. Additional Chapter Topics Include: Roles and Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy Assistant in Management History of Health Care Management Personnel Considerations and Supervision Continuous Quality Improvement

The PTA Handbook

Author : Kathleen A. Curtis
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781556426216
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Book Synopsis The PTA Handbook by : Kathleen A. Curtis

Download or read book The PTA Handbook written by Kathleen A. Curtis and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2005 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of searching through multiple texts, articles, and other references to find the information you need? The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant contains extensive coverage of the most pertinent issues for the physical therapist assistant, including the physical therapist-physical therapist assistant preferred relationship, evidence-based practice and problem-solving, essentials of information competence, and diversity. This comprehensive text successfully guides the student from admission into a physical therapist assistant program to entering clinical practice. The user-friendly format allows easy navigation through topics including changes and key features of the health care environment, guides to essential conduct and behavior, and ethical and legal considerations. Strategies are provided to successfully manage financial decisions and curriculum requirements, as well as opportunities and obstacles that may emerge. The physical therapist - physical therapist assistant relationship-often a source of confusion for health care and academic administrators, academic and clinical faculty, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants-is specifically profiled and analyzed. The authors clarify this relationship by utilizing an appropriate mixture of case studies, multiple examples, and current reference documents. The physical therapist - physical therapist assistant relationship-often a source of confusion for health care and academic administrators, academic and clinical faculty, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants-is specifically profiled and analyzed. The authors clarify this relationship by utilizing an appropriate mixture of case studies, multiple examples, and current reference documents. Each chapter is followed by a "Putting It Into Practice" exercise, which gives the reader an opportunity to apply the information in their educational or clinical practice setting. The information presented is current and represents the evolution of the physical therapy profession over the past 35 years, since the inception of the physical therapist assistant role. The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an essential reference for students, educators, counselors, and therapy managers who want to maximize the potential for success of the physical therapist assistant. Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis is the winner of the “President’s Award of Excellence” for 2005 at California State University, Fresno Topics Include: Evolving roles in physical therapy Interdisciplinary collaboration Legal and ethical considerations Cultural competence Learning and skill acquisition Effective studying and test-taking strategies Preparation for the licensure examination Clinical supervision, direction, and delegation Planning for career development

Early's Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant E-Book

Author : Mary Beth Patnaude
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323550541
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis Early's Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant E-Book by : Mary Beth Patnaude

Download or read book Early's Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant E-Book written by Mary Beth Patnaude and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Intervention Principles for Feeding and Eating chapter is added to this edition. - NEW! Reorganization of all chapters aligns content more closely with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. - NEW! Combined chapters make the material more concise and easier to navigate.

Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting

Author : Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1284072452
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (84 download)

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Book Synopsis Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting by : Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller

Download or read book Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting written by Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting, Second Edition is a comprehensive overview for occupational therapist students preparing to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTR exam. It utilizes a well-received health and wellness focus and includes tips and self-assessment forms to develop effective study habits. Unlike other OTR examination review guides, this text chooses to provide a more structured and holistic approach, including a detailed calendar and plan of study for the 45 days leading up to the exam.

Adult Physical Conditions

Author : Amy J Mahle
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803689802
Total Pages : 1087 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis Adult Physical Conditions by : Amy J Mahle

Download or read book Adult Physical Conditions written by Amy J Mahle and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 1087 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to text/reference for class, clinical, and practice! A who’s who of experts and educators brings you practical, in-depth coverage of the most common adult conditions and the corresponding evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Written for OTAs to meet their unique needs, this approach combines theory with the practical, evidence-based functional content that develops the critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills that are the foundation for professional, knowledgeable, creative, and competent practice.

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process

Author : Aota
Publisher : AOTA Press
ISBN 13 : 9781569003619
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process by : Aota

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process written by Aota and published by AOTA Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As occupational therapy celebrates its centennial in 2017, attention returns to the profession's founding belief in the value of therapeutic occupations as a way to remediate illness and maintain health. The founders emphasized the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with each client and designing an intervention plan based on the knowledge about a client's context and environment, values, goals, and needs. Using today's lexicon, the profession's founders proposed a vision for the profession that was occupation based, client centered, and evidence based--the vision articulated in the third edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process. The Framework is a must-have official document from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Intended for occupational therapy practitioners and students, other health care professionals, educators, researchers, payers, and consumers, the Framework summarizes the interrelated constructs that describe occupational therapy practice. In addition to the creation of a new preface to set the tone for the work, this new edition includes the following highlights: a redefinition of the overarching statement describing occupational therapy's domain; a new definition of clients that includes persons, groups, and populations; further delineation of the profession's relationship to organizations; inclusion of activity demands as part of the process; and even more up-to-date analysis and guidance for today's occupational therapy practitioners. Achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation is the overarching statement that describes the domain and process of occupational therapy in the fullest sense. The Framework can provide the structure and guidance that practitioners can use to meet this important goal.

Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Susan Sain
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040135617
Total Pages : 733 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Book Synopsis Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant by : Susan Sain

Download or read book Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Susan Sain and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only kinesiology book written by occupational therapy practitioners for the occupational therapy assistant is back with the Third Edition. Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Third Edition approaches the study of kinesiology by connecting function to the underlying components that make movement possible. This text uses a top-down approach to showcase the functional level of a client and then guides the reader to ascertain what fundamental kinesiological functions may be causing limitations or decreased engagement in daily activities. Occupational profiles introduce occupational therapy assistant students to real-life patients and describe occupational therapy treatment and patient outcomes. The reader will gain insight into the practice of occupational therapy through solving problems and developing questions needed to assist the client to achieve movement-related goals in tasks, activities, and occupations. What’s included in the Third Edition: • Updates to reflect AOTA’s model curricula for basic sciences and the OTPF-4. • Chapters on kinesiology and therapeutic exercise as well as functional mobility in the home and community. • Emphasis on function and identification of how and why movement occurs. • Select standardized tests, pinch and grip strength, and range of motion norms are noted where appropriate. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Third Edition is a one-of-a-kind text that will enable occupational therapy assistant students to identify the underlying components that make movement possible.

Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Christine A. Manville
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781617112508
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (125 download)

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Book Synopsis Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant by : Christine A. Manville

Download or read book Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Christine A. Manville and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant is a comprehensive text that delineates the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the delivery of mental health services. Christine Manville and Jeremy Keough provide information and learning activities that enable the student to build knowledge of mental health practice, incorporating approaches used in the traditional medical model, as well as the community. The impact of mental illness on occupational performance across the lifespan is also examined. Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant guides the reader in how to analyze the service environment, including cultural, societal and political factors; explore the client's participation in age-appropriate, meaningful occupations; and, under supervision of the occupational therapist, provide treatment that includes 1:1 and group interventions. Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant structures each chapter to provide an enhanced approach to student learning by incorporating concepts from Bloom's Taxonomy. Current and emerging trends in mental health practice are discussed, as well as service provision in the traditional medical model. The appendices include a discussion of additional factors that impact the provision and efficacy of therapy services, including pharmacology and ethical and legal issues. Features: Provides an overview of the DSM-5 and the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. These classification systems provide a common language for practitioners from a variety of disciplines to communicate about the impact of mental illness on occupational performance and participation Describes the use of general educational strategies to enhance the teaching/learning process in the provision of occupational therapy services Terminology from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition is utilized to enhance the development of clinical reasoning and practice skills Provides information on how to communicate effectively with clients Mental health practice is viewed across the lifespan Instructor's materials include PowerPoint presentations, student study sheets, tests questions, and application questions for each chapter Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used in the classroom. Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant is an excellent side-by-side resource for the occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, or any practitioner working in a mental health setting.

Mosby's Field Guide to Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction - E-Book

Author : Mosby
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032308754X
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Field Guide to Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction - E-Book written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-05-02 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-in-one resource covering the basics of point-of-care assessment and intervention, Mosby's Field Guide to Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction helps you master the skills you need to become competent in occupational therapy (OT) or as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). It is ideal for use as a clinical companion to Mosby's bestselling texts, Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction and Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant. Expert information covers anatomy, assessment tools, screening tools, and more, and is provided in a compact format that's easy to use on the go. - A quick-reference format uses illustrations, charts, and tables to organize key data. - Logical, easy-to-find sections are organized and based on the OT Framework covering evaluation, intervention, intervention plan, and service management, making it easy to find essential facts, procedures, and applications. - UNIQUE! Expert Advice tips and Pearls provide helpful pediatric and geriatric information that can be applied in the clinical setting. - Basic guidelines refer back to leading textbooks, Pedretti's Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant, for more detailed information. - Coverage of all patient populations includes adult, pediatric, mental health, and neurological conditions. - Convenient index makes it easy to locate tools you need to evaluate or treat a specific region or area. - Pocket size and lay-flat binding provide convenience and portability for easy reference.

Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Mary Beth Early
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 698 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant by : Mary Beth Early

Download or read book Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Mary Beth Early and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Fourth Edition offers a solid foundation in occupational therapy processes to identify and address the needs of persons with mental health problems. This updated edition reflects important new developments in basic neuroscience, psychopharmacology, occupational therapy theory, and evaluation and treatment methods, and remains the only text of its kind written specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. The reader-friendly format is designed for the two-year college student. New content in this expanded text fulfills criteria set out in the American Occupational Therapy Association's Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. Special Fourth Edition Features: New Chapter is dedicated to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Enhanced Art Program provides more content for visual learners. Chapter Objectives help the reader focus on learning goals. Chapter Review Questions test comprehension, enabling the reader to advance in the text. Point-of-View boxes offer differing perspectives on key topics. Case Examples provide the bridge from theory to practice. Concepts Summary and Vocabulary Review boxes reinforce the chapter content. Additional features include ample tables and boxes, which highlight key information, examples of group protocols and documentation, and a list of common acronyms. In short, this one text provides the information needed by occupational therapy assistants working with clients with mental health problems in a variety of clinical or community settings.

The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes

Author : Sherry Borcherding
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781556427794
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (277 download)

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Download or read book The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes written by Sherry Borcherding and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for occupational therapy assistants, The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes, Second Edition is updated to include new features and information. This valuable text contains the step-by-step instruction needed to learn the documentation required for reimbursement in occupational therapy. With the current changes in healthcare, proper documentation of client care is essential to meeting legal and ethical standards for reimbursement of services. Written in an easy-to-read format, this new edition by Sherry Borcherding and Marie J. Morreale will continue to aid occupational therapy assistants in learning to write SOAP notes that will be reimbursable under Medicare Part B and managed care for different areas of clinical practice. New Features in the Second Edition: - Incorporated throughout the text is the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, along with updated AOTA documents - More examples of pediatrics, hand therapy, and mental health - Updated and additional worksheets - Review of grammar/documentation mistakes - Worksheets for deciphering physician orders, as well as expanded worksheets for medical abbreviations - Updated information on billing codes, HIPAA, management of health information, medical records, and electronic documentation - Expanded information on the OT process for the OTA to fully understand documentation and the OTA's role in all stages of treatment, including referral, evaluation, intervention plan, and discharge - Documentation of physical agent modalities With reorganized and shorter chapters, The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes, Second Edition is the essential text to providing instruction in writing SOAP notes specifically aimed at the OTA practitioner and student. This exceptional edition offers both the necessary instruction and multiple opportunities to practice, as skills are built on each other in a logical manner. Templates are provided for beginning students to use in formatting SOAP notes, and the task of documentation is broken down into small units to make learning easier. A detachable summary sheet is included that can be pulled out and carried to clinical sites as a reminder of the necessary contents for a SOAP note. Updated information, expanded discussions, and reorganized learning tools make The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes, Second Edition a must-have for all occupational therapy assistant students! This text is the essential resource needed to master professional documentation skills in today's healthcare environment.

Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781630911263
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Occupation-based Activity Analysis

Author : Heather Thomas
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1556429460
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (564 download)

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Download or read book Occupation-based Activity Analysis written by Heather Thomas and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with defining the domain of practice through the areas of occupation, students will learn to identify occupations and activities, while learning to understand the importance of analysis to their domain of practice. Students and practitioners will also discover how to analyze the demands inherent to the activity itself, and the context which surround the activity and the people engaged in it. The component steps to analyzing activities or occupations are uncovered in separate chapters, each aspect reinforces concepts that are foundational to occupational therapy practice.

Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Author : Susan Hussey
Publisher : Mosby
ISBN 13 : 9780323062473
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Occupational Therapy written by Susan Hussey and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Mary Beth Early
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780323092555
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (925 download)

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Book Synopsis Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant by : Mary Beth Early

Download or read book Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Mary Beth Early and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2006-01-20 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Designed as both a practical clinical reference and a comprehensive classroom text, the second edition of Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant meets the need of OTA programs for a focused, easy-to-use approach to physical dysfunction. This new edition is thoroughly updated and expanded to include areas such as work, habits of health and wellness, leisure and social participation, and activities and occupations of daily living. Special boxes provide snapshots of real-life situations and solutions. Case studies threaded throughout the chapters apply key concepts in a real-life setting. Selected Reading Guide Questions and Summaries help students assess and evaluate the material they have learned. Evidence-based content, including clinical trials and outcome studies, shows the evidentiary basis for OTA practice. Key Terms, and Chapter Objectives lay out essential information in each chapter. A client-centered approach to treatment and maintenance of health allows the OTA to include the client when making decisions about planning and treatment. Three new chapters cover information on Work, Habits of Health and Wellness, and Leisure and Social Participation. Expanded to reflect emerging practices and the changing field.