
Psychosocial Occupational Therapy
- 2nd Edition - December 11, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Nancy Carson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 5 8 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 5 6 2 - 2
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Request a sales quoteDevelop the psychosocial skills to treat and address the mental health needs of clients in all practice settings! Psychosocial Occupational Therapy, 2nd Edition, uses evidence-based models to demonstrate effective occupational therapy for clients diagnosed with mental health conditions. Clearly and logically organized, the book begins with theories and concepts and follows with in-depth coverage of OT interventions in both individual and group contexts. Case studies and models show how to apply the fourth edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in selecting treatment strategies.
- UPDATED! AOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th Edition, and current OT practice are reflected throughout the book to ensure alignment with the latest OT guidelines for education and practice
- NEW! Complementary and Integrative Health chapter provides an overview of complementary approaches that have expanded in use within health care and includes examples of how to effectively incorporate them into OT treatment
- UNIQUE! At least two cases studies in each clinical chapter show how to apply the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in determining treatment options, and one or more conceptual models address the psychosocial needs of clients
- NEW! Feeding and Eating Disorders chapter offers more in-depth information on eating disorders included in the DSM-5, along with the OT’s role in treatment
- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, allows access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
- Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework chapter describes how to apply the 4th edition of the OTPF to the practice of occupational therapy
- Balanced approach to psychosocial occupational therapy includes thorough coverage of primary diagnoses, as well as occupational and psychosocial theories, models, and approaches
- Emphasis on clinical reasoning skills provides insights on how to select treatment strategies based on the conceptual theories and models presented in the earlier chapters; the information on diagnoses also references the DSM-5
- A focus on psychosocial skills makes it easier to adjust the method of approaching a client, the nature of the therapeutic relationship, and the direction and eventual outcomes of intervention - regardless of the setting or the primary diagnosis
- Coverage of therapeutic interaction skills and group process skills shows how to provide treatment in both individual and group settings
Occupational Therapy students; Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Any screen, Any time, Anywhere
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Part 1: Introduction
- 1. Occupational therapy in mental health: Historical and current perspectives
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Workforce practice trends
- Mental health statistics
- Recovery model
- Supporting recovery
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 2. Therapeutic interpersonal skills
- Therapeutic use of self
- Intentional relationship model
- Interpersonal techniques
- Use silence
- Motivational interviewing
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- 3. Group processes
- Definition of a group
- Group structure
- Group models
- Social systems groups
- Stages of group development
- Communication
- Establishing rapport
- Planning the group
- Leading the group
- Facilitating the group
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- 4. Using the occupational therapy practice framework
- Introduction
- Applying the domain section of the OTPF-4
- The process section of the OTPF-4
- Conclusion
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- Part 2: Theoretical approaches and occupational therapy assessment
- 5. Occupation-centered practice models
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Kielhofner’s model of human occupation
- Person-environment-occupation-performance (peop) model
- Kawa model
- Choosing and combining models
- SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- References
- 6. Psychosocial theories
- Introduction
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Humanistic psychology
- Developmental approach
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- 7. Cognitive approaches
- Introduction
- Components of cognition
- Cognitive dysfunction and psychiatric illness
- Cognitive disabilities model
- Treatment approaches
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 8. Sensory modulation
- Introduction
- Sensory integration and processing
- Sensory modulation and self-regulation
- Intensity
- Trauma-informed care, restraint and seclusion reduction, and recovery
- Sensory integration and processing and trauma-informed care
- Training and consultation
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Online resources
- References
- Part 3: Mental illness and occupational therapy practice
- 9. Mood disorders
- Introduction
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Suicidality
- Assessment
- Therapeutic management
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 10. Anxiety disorders
- Introduction
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders and related disorders
- Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
- Assessment
- Therapeutic management
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 11. Schizophrenia
- Introduction
- Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
- Assessment
- Therapeutic management
- Functional recovery
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 12. Substance use disorders
- Introduction
- Substance use disorders
- Co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse
- Assessment
- Therapeutic management
- Psychotherapy
- Occupational therapy approaches
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 13. Neurocognitive disorders
- Neurocognitive disorders and new changes
- Types of neurocognitive disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
- What is delirium?
- Evaluation
- Treatment considerations
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 14. Feeding and eating disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 15. Other psychiatric diagnoses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Personality disorders
- Dissociative disorders
- Somatic symptom and related disorders
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- Part 4: Practice Considerations
- 16. Emotional impact of physical illness or injury
- Introduction
- Amputations
- Burns
- Cancer
- Cardiopulmonary conditions
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Chronic diseases
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative diseases of the central nervous system
- Hand injuries
- Orthopedic conditions and traumas
- Spinal cord injury
- Traumatic or acquired brain injury
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 17. Pediatric mental health
- Introduction
- Infant mental health
- School-based mental health
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 18. Trauma-informed care
- Introduction
- Trauma
- Trauma-informed care
- Summary
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- Online resources
- References
- References
- 19. Complementary and integrative health
- Introduction
- Complementary approaches
- Mind-body therapies
- Energy therapies
- Other complementary approaches
- Conclusion
- Wellness resources
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction resources
- Suggested learning activities
- Reflection questions
- References
- References
- 20. Prevention and advocacy
- Introduction
- Perspectives on health
- Wellness
- Recovery-focused health and wellness
- Prevention
- Advocacy
- Current state of mental health in the United States
- Health disparities of those diagnosed with mental illnesses
- Frameworks for prevention, wellness, and advocacy to guide occupational therapy intervention
- Opportunities for prevention in occupational therapy
- Opportunities for wellness in occupational therapy
- Opportunities for advocacy in occupational therapy
- Conclusion
- Wellness resources
- References
- References
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: December 11, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 320
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443115837
- eBook ISBN: 9780443115622
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Nancy Carson
Associate Professor Nancy Carson works in the Division of Occupational Therapy at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Dean and Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina