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Introduction to Occupational Therapy

  • 6th Edition - October 14, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Jane Clifford O'Brien, Brittany Conners
  • Language: English

Prepare for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 6th Edition helps you master the roles and responsib… Read more

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Prepare for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 6th Edition helps you master the roles and responsibilities of the OT practitioner. Content examines OT practice — from client evaluation to planning interventions and goals to reaching optimal outcomes. You will also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the client's lifespan. Written by the respected author team of Jane Clifford O'Brien and Brittany Conners, this comprehensive resource discusses today's OT practice and adds new chapters on self-care, supportive technology, advocacy, and the lived experience of OT practitioners.

Key features

  • Complete coverage of OT practice provides an overview of practice in a variety of rehabilitation, mental health, and community settings, and across the lifespan
  • A broad perspective fits the needs of both Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students
  • Case studies and activities in each chapter help you apply concepts and develop problem-solving skills
  • Emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you learn to think logically and use research to create intervention plans
  • Helpful tables and boxes provide easy access to material for practice, action steps, and outlines of processes
  • 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

Table of contents

SECTION I Occupational Therapy:The Profession

1. Introductory Questions

2. Looking Back: A History of Occupational Therapy

3. Philosophical Base and Values of Occupational Therapy

4. Current Trends in Occupational Therapy

5. A Global Perspective of Occupational Therapy

SECTION II Occupational Therapy: The Practitioner

6. From Student to Practitioner: Preparation and Certification

7. Occupational Therapy Roles

8. Practicing Legally and Ethically

9. Leadership and Advocacy

10. Prioritizing Self-Care

11. The Lived Experience of Occupational Therapy Practitioners

SECTION III The Practice of Occupational Therapy

12. Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process

13. Occupational Therapy Across the Life Span

14. Treatment Settings and Models of Health Care

15. Technology to Support Occupational Engagement

SECTION IV The Process of Occupational Therapy

16. Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation,Intervention,and Outcomes

17. Models of Practice and Frames of Reference

18. Intervention Modalities

19. Therapeutic Relationships

20. Therapeutic Reasoning

Appendix A: Sample Intervention Activities
Appendix B: Resources

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 16, 2023
  • Language: English

About the author

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Jane Clifford O'Brien

Professor Jane Clifford O'Brien works in the Occupational Therapy Department at University of New England Portland, Maine.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, University of New England Portland, Maine, USA