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Books in Occupational therapy

This portfolio covers therapeutic interventions, patient assessments, and rehabilitation strategies for diverse populations. Supporting clinicians, students, and researchers, it features innovative treatment techniques, case studies, and evidence-based practices to improve functional independence and quality of life.

  • Occupational Therapies Without Borders

    Integrating Justice with Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Nick Pollard + 3 more
    • English
    Since its first edition in 2005, Occupational Therapies Without Borders has been a key text in many of the world’s leading occupational therapy education programs. It focuses on how occupational therapists can affect positive societal change through nurturing participation parity and engagement in occupation.This book comprehensively covers theory, methodology and practice in the context of working with different cultures and geographies. It explores occupational therapy and social class, race, disability, marginality and sexuality from a critical theory perspective, and discusses practical approaches.The book has been fully revised to reflect emerging concerns for occupational therapy in different and health and social systems globally. It will motivate undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy students to explore the transformative potential of their practice.

  • Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy

    A Guide for Clinical Decision Making
    • 1st Edition
    • Natalie Michaels + 3 more
    • English
    Master essential pathophysiology concepts for occupational therapy practice! Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Decision Making is a brand-new book that delivers comprehensive, system-by-system coverage of pathophysiology with a focus on its application in occupational therapy. Thorough information on health components includes cognition and mental health. This essential resource helps you recognize yellow and red flags in clinical settings and includes case studies to facilitate understanding and enhance occupational therapy performance across various settings.

  • The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

    Essential Facts at Your Fingertips
    • 4th Edition
    • Karen Kenyon + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its 4th edition, the best-selling The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook continues to provide an indispensable and comprehensive reference guide for clinicians in their daily practice. This edition has been expanded and updated to include the latest evidence and covers the core areas of physiotherapy – musculoskeletal, neurology, and respiratory.

  • Solomon and O’Brien’s Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    • 6th Edition
    • Natasha Smet
    • English
    Learn how to provide effective occupational therapy for children and youth! Solomon and O’Brien’s Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Sixth Edition, covers the entire scope of pediatric OT practice, from typical childhood development to pediatric conditions and treatment planning. Case studies and helpful tips reinforce your understanding and make it easier to apply OT principles to the clinical setting. New chapters address key topics in administration and emerging practice areas. Evidence-based briefs reinforce clinical insights, and theoretical frameworks are threaded throughout each section to illustrate clinical application. This 6th edition ensures that you are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in contemporary pediatric practice.

  • Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

    • 9th Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 more
    • English
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Occupational Therapy**The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! Focusing on children and youth from infancy through adolescence to transition to adulthood, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based pediatric practice across all settings. The textbook covers foundational concepts for OT for children and youth; evaluation and assessment; intervention across all major life occupations; interventions addressing social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, sensory and motor function; and a final chapter providing case studies to illustrate professional reasoning.

  • Introduction to Orthotics

    A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach
    • 6th Edition
    • Brenda M. Coppard + 1 more
    • English
    Develop the critical thinking skills you need to choose and fit effective orthoses for patients with injuries and functional deficits. As a combination workbook/textbook, Introduction to Orthotics: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach, Sixth Edition, uses reader-friendly language to cover the theory, design, fabrication, application, and fitting of orthopedic devices. Ideal for use in the classroom or in the clinical setting, it takes an occupation-based approach and features case studies that promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. This edition also includes a new chapter on 3D printing, updated evidence-based tables, and enhanced content on interventions.

  • Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy

    Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity
    • 4th Edition
    • Christine M. Wietlisbach + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Occupational Therapy**Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 4th Edition, emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps you think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for practicing therapists.

  • Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

    • 2nd Edition
    • Nancy Carson
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Occupational Therapy**Develop 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.

  • Assistive Technologies

    Principles and Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Janice Miller Polgar + 3 more
    • English
    Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Albert Cook, Sue Hussey, and Janice Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. New to this edition is updated and expanded content on autonomous features of wheelchairs and vehicles, electronic aids to daily living, robotics, sustainability issues related to assistive technology, and much more.

  • Introduction to Research

    Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies
    • 7th Edition
    • Elizabeth DePoy
    • English
    Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods! Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, Seventh Edition, helps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. Plus, this edition has been updated to include contemporary references, two all-new chapters, updated research methods, and more.

  • Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment

    Promoting Occupational Participation
    • 8th Edition
    • Michael Curtin + 6 more
    • English
    Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment: Promoting Occupational Participation, Eighth Edition is a seminal textbook that has been used in preregistration occupational therapy education for more than 40 years.Now in its eighth edition, it reflects significant developments within the occupational profession and the contexts of the delivery of health and social care when working with people who experience illness, injury or impairment to promote occupational participation. It is highly regarded for its level of detail, its practical approach, and the breadth of its content, with input from multiple authors from around the world.Fully updated and built around the professional concepts and processes to promote occupational participation this invaluable resource will enable occupational therapists link theory with day-to-day practice, reflect on the knowledge, expertise and attitudes that inform their work and practice in a critically reflexive way.

  • Pedretti's Occupational Therapy

    Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction
    • 9th Edition
    • Heidi McHugh Pendleton + 1 more
    • English
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Occupational Therapy**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to treat clients/patients with physical disabilities! Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 9th Edition uses a case-based approach threaded through each chapter to provide a solid foundation in evaluation, intervention, and clinical reasoning. The text continues to support the entry-level occupational therapist and the experienced occupational therapist focused on expanding skills and knowledge. With the OT practice framework as a guide, you will focus on the core concepts and central goals of client care. And by studying threaded case studies, you will learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Written by a team of expert OT educators and professionals led by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, this edition includes an eBook free with each new print purchase, featuring a fully searchable version of the entire text.

  • Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Lyndsey Jarvis
    • English
    Put essential OT information at your fingertips! Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide provides a quick reference that’s ideal for use in the clinical setting. From evaluation and assessment through diagnoses and interventions, this handbook summarizes the details you need to know for safe, effective client rehabilitation. It also includes normal ranges for vitals and laboratory tests. Written by experienced occupational therapist Lyndsey Jarvis, this compact clinical reference makes lookup easy and helps you perform OT tasks and skills with confidence.

  • Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice

    A Fieldguide
    • 2nd Edition
    • Merrill June Turpin + 2 more
    • English
    Occupational therapy (OT) models provide a structured way of assessing unique contexts, such as relationships, location and cultural considerations, and how these will affect the approach to care. Written by leading experts in this field, Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of OT models and how to use them.This book goes beyond the OT curriculum to provide additional conceptual frameworks for a full range of eleven OT models. An illustrated overview of the purpose and structure of each model is provided, along with concise examples, memory aids and online case studies.Readers will come away with a detailed understanding of how to use each model in real life, making this a valuable field guide for all OT practitioners wishing to take a fully holistic approach.

  • Pain

    A Textbook for Health Professionals
    • 3rd Edition
    • Hubert van Griensven + 1 more
    • English
    Pain: A textbook for health professionals provides a comprehensive guide to pain and pain management with a focus on interprofessional practice.Written by internationally acclaimed authors and fully updated to reflect latest evidence and understanding, this book bridges the gap between theoretical underpinning and practice for assessment and management of patients with persistent pain – all in clear and accessible language.Now in its third edition, the text emphasises personal aspects of pain and the therapeutic alliance, as well as social and cultural aspects of pain, pain education for patients, and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary working. It will provide both students and clinicians with a new lens through which to understand a person’s pain experience, as well as tools for effective management.

  • Occupational Therapy with Older Adults

    Strategies for the OTA
    • 5th Edition
    • Helene Lohman + 2 more
    • English
    Gain the focused foundation needed to successfully work with older adults.　Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 5th Edition　is the only comprehensive book on occupational therapy with older adults designed specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to managing chronic conditions. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Amy Shaffer, and Patricia Watford offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice.

  • Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy

    • 2nd Edition
    • Edward A.S. Duncan
    • English
    Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy is an essential companion for all students and newly qualified practitioners working in the complicated field of occupational therapy.Written by Edward Duncan of the University of Stirling, the book provides a practical and pragmatic guide to becoming a successful practitioner. It covers everything from thinking and judgement to decision making, evidence-based practice and research skills, and leadership and management. It also guides the reader toward effective career advancement, getting their work noticed, and staying up to date in their field.This book is a companion to Duncan’s Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy, and provides the practical applications of the theory covered in that text.

  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    • 6th Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 more
    • 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 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.

  • Les déformations crâniennes positionnelles du nourrisson

    Une prise en charge pluridisciplinaire
    • 1st Edition
    • Marion Foubert + 2 more
    • French
    Les déformations crâniennes positionnelles (DCP) du nourrisson – « tête plate » dans le langage courant – concernent un nombre très conséquent d’enfants. Elles sont source d’inquiétude pour les parents alors qu’elles pourraient être évitées grâce à un diagnostic et une prise en charge précoces. De nombreux dogmes et croyances sur ces DCP sont répandus parmi les professionnels de santé, pouvant mener à des erreurs diagnostiques et des retards de prise en charge.Dans ce contexte, cet ouvrage constitue une base solide de connaissances théoriques et pratiques qui permet une prise en charge efficace et harmonisée des enfants concernés. Son objectif est de réunir des données fiables, récentes et consensuelles sur les DCP du nourrisson.Dans la première partie, les aspects théoriques sont abordés, notamment les causes, les facteurs de risque, l’épidémiologie ou encore les conséquences des DCP. Dans les parties suivantes, des notions pratiques concernant les éléments diagnostiques et cliniques, ainsi que la prise en charge sont détaillées. Près de 150 photos et dessins accompagnent le texte.L’originalité et la force de ce livre résident dans son aspect pluridisciplinaire : 22 professionnels représentant 12 disciplines différentes ont co-écrit cet ouvrage, en s’appuyant à la fois sur leur expérience pratique et sur les récentes données scientifiques internationales sur le sujet. L’enjeu est avant tout une réflexion commune et cohérente entre professionnels, qu’il s’agisse du bilan diagnostique, de la prévention ou de l’orientation thérapeutique.Cet ouvrage s’adresse à tous les professionnels médicaux et paramédicaux travaillant avec des nourrissons ou de jeunes enfants (médecin, pédiatre, sage-femme, infirmière et auxiliaire puéricultrice, kinésithérapeute, ostéopathe, psychomotricien, chiropracteur, etc.), mais aussi aux parents s’intéressant à ce sujet.

  • Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health

    • 6th Edition
    • Wendy Bryant + 2 more
    • English
    Promoting and maintaining mental health continues to be a key challenge in the world today. Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health is essential reading for students and practitioners across a wide range of health professions, capturing contemporary practice in mental health settings. Now fully updated in its sixth edition, it retains the clarity and scholarship associated with the renowned occupational therapist Jennifer Creek while delivering new knowledge in a fresh perspective.Here readers can find everything they need on mental health for learning, practice, and continuing professional development. Complex topics are presented in an accessible and concise style without being oversimplified, aided by summaries, case studies, and questions that prompt critical reflection. The text has been carefully authored and edited by expert international educators and practitioners of occupational therapy, as well as a diverse range of other backgrounds. Service users have also co-authored chapters and commentaries. Evidence-based links between theory and practice are reinforced throughout.This popular title will be an indispensable staple that OTs will keep and refer to time and again.

  • A Practical Approach to Interdisciplinary Complex Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • Cara Pelser + 2 more
    • English
    An interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach is most effective in complex physical rehabilitation, but implementing a successful IDT can be challenging. This new book will help readers to understand more about the variety of professions that contribute to successful IDT working and how team members collaborate for the benefit of the rehabilitation patient and their personalised goals.This is a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to complex rehabilitation from an IDT perspective, exploring the dynamic and diverse roles and challenges of the team. The fifteen chapters are written by clinicians who are highly experienced across a range of disciplines and settings, from early acute rehabilitation to community rehabilitation.A Practical Approach to Interdisciplinary Complex Rehabilitation will be an invaluable resource for all members of the team, including medical, nursing, dietetics, neuropsychiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, rehabilitation coordination, speech and language therapy, and vocational rehabilitation therapy.

  • Talley and O'Connor's Clinical OSCEs

    Guide to Passing the OSCEs
    • 1st Edition
    • Nicholas J. Talley + 1 more
    • English
    This practical companion to Talley & O’Connor’s Clinical Examination focuses on refining your clinical skills technique to ensure you excel in your Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. The 102 stations are graded according to the conditions you will be examined on during your Early, Intermediate and Final clinical years. Each station includes background information relevant to the condition being examined, the rationale and method, as well as a guide to presenting on the case, tips and relevant marking criteria to build your confidence in performing these high-pressure examinations.

  • Therapeutic Reasoning in Occupational Therapy

    How to develop critical thinking for practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 2 more
    • English
    Build the clinical reasoning skills you need to make sound decisions in OT practice! Therapeutic Reasoning in Occupational Therapy: How to Develop Critical Thinking for Practice uses practical learning activities, worksheets, and realistic cases to help you master clinical reasoning and critical thinking concepts. Video clips on the Evolve website demonstrate therapeutic reasoning and show the diverse perspectives of U.S. and international contributors. Written by OT experts Jane Clifford O'Brien, Mary Elizabeth Patnaude, and Teressa Garcia Reidy, this "how-to" workbook makes it easier to apply clinical reasoning in a variety of practice settings.

  • Parkinson’s Disease: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Fiona Lindop + 1 more
    • English
    Evidence shows that a multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson’s care provides better patient outcomes and is more cost effective. This new title provides a practical guide to this approach, with the perspective of the person living with Parkinson’s firmly at its core. Written by experts in their field and firmly grounded in up-to-date evidence, Parkinson’s Disease: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management addresses multidisciplinary intervention through the various stages of disease, rather than by discipline. It covers all aspects of care, from pharmacological management to non-drug interventions that are helpful for Parkinson’s symptoms. This book is unique in its holistic approach to the patient and their family, and will help all members of the team to implement a biopsychosocial model of health that puts the person with Parkinson’s at the centre of care.

  • Occupational Analysis and Group Process

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 more
    • English
    Learn how to analyze client needs and use group therapy for effective interventions! Occupational Analysis and Group Process, 2nd Edition provides practical information on two key components of occupational therapy practice, helping you understand how to intervene with a variety of clients. Using case scenarios and clinical examples, this book provides strategies and guidelines for analyzing functional tasks for clients from children to adolescents to adults. It guides you through every step of the group process, including group leadership, communication within the group, and group interventions. Written by noted OT educators Jane Clifford O’Brien and Jean W. Solomon, this book provides a solid foundation for intervention planning.

  • Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

    • 4th Edition
    • Mary Beth Patnaude
    • English
    Master the role and skills of the OTA in caring for adults with physical disabilities! Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, 4th Edition is the only textbook on the rehabilitation process written specifically for OTA students and practitioners. It takes a client-centered approach, following the latest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework in addressing topics such as assessment, intervention principles, and clinical applications. New to this edition is an Intervention Principles for Feeding and Eating chapter plus the latest advances in OT technology. From a team of expert contributors led by Mary Elizabeth Patnaude, this book shows how you can succeed in the OTA role and help clients learn to perform functional tasks.

  • Social Occupational Therapy

    Theoretical and Practical Designs
    • 1st Edition
    • Roseli Esquerdo Lopes + 1 more
    • English
    Ground yourself in the social issues surrounding occupational therapy practice with Social Occupational Therapy: Theoretical and Practical Designs. Written by Roseli Esquerdo Lopes and Ana Paula Serrata Malfitano, this groundbreaking text offers a global view of the role of occupational therapy and the potential contributions of occupational therapists to their societies — specifically in social services and with populations in situations of social vulnerability. Theoretical and practical chapters examine both occupational therapy and social challenges, and the text’s emphasis on human rights and social issues reflects the World Federation of Occupational Therapists Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists. It’s the unique perspective needed to tackle the social aspects of occupational therapy and respond to social field issues, including education, culture, justice, welfare, and work, as well as health.

  • Terapia acuática

    Abordajes desde la fisioterapia, la terapia ocupacional y la logopedia
    • 2nd Edition
    • Javier Güeita Rodríguez + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Esta nueva edición de Terapia acuática mantiene su compromiso de tratar de forma integral todos los aspectos de los procedimientos terapéuticos en el medio acuático, abordando desde conceptos básicos hasta técnicas específicas, desde áreas y grupos de población concretos hasta enfoques transversales, sin olvidar aspectos conceptuales y de investigación, pero actualizando y ampliando su enfoque para incorporar importantes novedades. Esta obra está orientada a profesionales sanitarios que desarrollan su labor asistencial en el medio acuático, así como a estudiantes y profesionales sanitarios interesados en la terapia acuática como intervención terapéutica. El panel de colaboradores, tanto españoles como extranjeros, se ha visto enriquecido por la incorporación de nuevos y prestigiosos profesionales. Tanto las nuevas incorporaciones como los colaboradores habituales son, todos ellos, reconocidos profesionales con gran experiencia asistencial, docente e investigadora, que se encuentran actualmente desarrollando y profundizando estas competencias.

  • Stroke Rehabilitation

    A Function-Based Approach
    • 5th Edition
    • Glen Gillen + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 5th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this unique text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. This new fifth edition has been extensively updated to include the research, trends, and best practices in the field. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.

  • Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook

    An On Call Survival Guide
    • 3rd Edition
    • Jane Cross + 4 more
    • English
    Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide is the go-to book for physiotherapy students and newly qualified physiotherapists when caring for patients with respiratory conditions or complications. The title covers all common conditions for both adults and children, in a wide range of settings and focuses on practical information that is directly and immediately applicable to patient care. The third edition is fully updated and revised, each chapter gives you access to the most up to date expertise in the field of respiratory physiotherapy. The consistent chapter layout makes it easy to identify where relevant information will be.

  • Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy

    • 6th Edition
    • Edward A.S. Duncan
    • English
    Now in its sixth edition, the internationally acclaimed Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy continues to provide a practical reference tool which is both an indispensable guide to undergraduates and a practical reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice. Underlining the importance and clinical relevance of theory to practice, the text provides an excellent introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy. Contributions are given by both academics and expert clinicians. All chapters have been revised and updated, new ones have been written and some pre-existing chapters have new authors. A refined structure uses highlight boxes to indicate the key themes and issues of each chapter and useful reflective questions to help the reader review the issues raised in the chapter.

  • Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy

    Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity
    • 3rd Edition
    • Christine M. Wietlisbach
    • English
    Written for hand therapy specialists and non-specialists, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 3rd Edition emphasizes treatment fundamentals, and provides tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice. This easy-to-use illustrated text and reference guide helps further develop your clinical reasoning skills by describing what goes into the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and providing the wisdom the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This new edition also features additional chapters on the use of common physical agents and orthoses, plus added content on how to integrate evidence-based findings into daily hand practice.

  • Introduction to Research

    Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies
    • 6th Edition
    • Elizabeth DePoy + 1 more
    • English
    Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods! Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 6th Edition helps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. Plus, the 6th edition has been updated to include contemporary references, an expanded discussion of big data, updated research methods, and more!

  • Physical Management for Neurological Conditions

    • 4th Edition
    • Sheila Lennon + 2 more
    • English
    Following the success of the previous three editions, Physical Management for Neurological Conditions 4th edition remains the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook for undergraduate students in health professions and qualified therapists. Written by an international team of clinicians and researchers, it is applicable to a number of healthcare systems, with a special focus on physiotherapy. New chapters have been added to cover both common and rare conditions, such as Hereditary Disorders, Functional Motor disorders and Neuromuscular diseases.

  • The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

    Essential Facts at Your Fingertips
    • 3rd Edition
    • Karen Kenyon + 1 more
    • English

  • Pedretti's Occupational Therapy

    Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction
    • 8th Edition
    • Heidi McHugh Pendleton + 1 more
    • English
    Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition prepares you for occupational therapy practice with adults who have physical disabilities. This cornerstone text provides a foundation for the development of clinical reasoning skills in a comprehensive, case-based learning approach to physical dysfunction. New full color photos and helpful pedagogy, including threaded case studies, OT Practice Notes, ethical considerations, and end-of-chapter review questions, reinforce learning, enhance retention, and prompt you to apply principles in a clinical setting.

  • Occupational Therapy with Elders

    Strategies for the COTA
    • 4th Edition
    • Helene Lohman + 2 more
    • Sue Byers-Connon
    • English
    Get the focused foundation you need to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 4th Edition is the only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the certified occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to death and dying. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, and René Padilla offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. You will come away with a strong foundation in aging trends and strategies for elder care in addition to having a deep understanding of emerging areas such as low-vision rehabilitation, driving and mobility issues, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, new technological advancements, health literacy, public policy, dignity therapy, and more. Plus, you will benefit from 20 additional evidence briefs and numerous case studies to help apply all the information you learn to real-life practice. It’s the focused, evidence-based, and client-centered approach that every occupational therapy assistant needs to effectively care for today’s elder patients.

  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    • 5th Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien
    • English
    Prepare for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 5th Edition helps you master the roles and responsibilities of the OT practitioner. Content promotes evidence-based OT practice, from client evaluation to planning interventions and goals to reaching optimal outcomes. You’ll also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the client’s entire lifespan. Written by experienced educator and author Jane Clifford O’Brien, this comprehensive resource discusses today’s OT treatment settings and adds a new chapter on cultural competence.

  • Assistive Technologies

    Principles and Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Albert M. Cook + 2 more
    • English
    Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Al Cook, Sue Hussey and Jan Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles & Practice, 5th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This new text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. It features over 30 new photos and illustrations, as well as, updated chapters and case studies that reflect current technology.

  • Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

    • 8th Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Occupational Therapy**The number one book in pediatric OT is back! Focusing on children from infancy to adolescence, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 8th Edition provides comprehensive, full-color coverage of pediatric conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. Its emphasis on application of evidence-based practice includes: eight new chapters, a focus on clinical reasoning, updated references, research notes, and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions. Coverage of new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends, with additional case studies, keeps you in-step with the latest advances in the field. Developmental milestone tables serve as a quick reference throughout the book!

  • Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment

    Promoting occupation and participation
    • 7th Edition
    • Michael Curtin + 2 more
    • English
    Formerly entitled Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction this seminal textbook builds on the strengths of all previous editions and continues to explore the work of occupational therapists with people who are experiencing illness, injury or impairment. It links theory with day-to-day practice, stimulating reflection on the knowledge, expertise and attitudes that inform practice, and encouraging the development of occupation-focused practice. The new title, Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, reflects the knowledge, attitudes and skills that underpin the practice of promoting occupation and participation. It showcases how occupational therapists work with people – not medical conditions and diagnoses – as individuals, groups, communities, and populations. The new edition now has additional chapters on the assessment and intervention stages of the professional reasoning process to assist development of enabling skills and strategies. It also includes many more practice stories throughout to provide authentic examples to illustrate the application of theory to practice. Learning is further reinforced via access to a new online resource – Evolve Resources – which includes MCQs, reflective questions and three bonus interactive practice stories with accompanying reflective videos. These are all signposted within the textbook. Now compromising seven sections, which follow the professional reasoning format of the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF), the new edition first tracks the evolution of occupational therapy in the context of health care. It then examines the foundational biomedical and social sciences, in addition to occupational science, before going on to the areas of assessment; writing occupation-focused goals; enabling skills and strategies which include advocacy and lobbying, public health, and community-based rehabilitation. The book ends with a chapter on developing effective reflection skills to enable occupational therapists to critically evaluate their practice, evolve as practitioners, and maintain and develop their professional competencies.

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

    A Practical Guide
    • 4th Edition
    • Rebecca Saunders + 4 more
    • English
    Blending the latest technical and clinical skills of hand surgery and hand therapy, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition walks you through the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremities and highlights non-surgical and surgical procedures for these conditions. This expanded fourth edition presents the latest research in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and provides the purpose and rationale for treatment options.

  • Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    • 4th Edition
    • Jean W. Solomon + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to provide effective therapy for children and adolescents with Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, 4th Edition. This market-leading text offers a comprehensive, application-focused guide to pediatric occupational therapy assisting by incorporating the AOTA Practice Framework. The text’s focused and easy-to-use approach to pediatrics covers everything from the scope of practice to in-depth coverage of normal development, pediatric health conditions, and treatment planning. This new edition has also been thoroughly updated and expanded to include new content and chapters on community systems, physical agent modalities, the Model of Human Occupation assessments, childhood obesity, documentation, neurodevelopmental treatment, and concepts of elongation.

  • Stroke Rehabilitation

    A Function-Based Approach
    • 4th Edition
    • Glen Gillen
    • English
    Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.

  • Disaster and Development: an Occupational Perspective

    • 1st Edition
    • Nancy Rushford + 1 more
    • English
    Disasters are confronting communities across the globe on a scale and intensity not previously witnessed. Following devastating earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti, China, Indonesia and Pakistan, hurricanes in the Philippines and USA, floods in Bangladesh, the Balkans and Canada, famine and droughts in Africa and Australia, and ferocious wildfires in Europe, USA and Australia, to epidemics, conflicts and terrorism unleashing indiscriminate suffering across all continents... NO ONE IS IMMUNE...BUT SOME ARE MORE VULNERABLE THAN OTHERS. Allied health workers, including occupational therapists, are seeking ways to engage in a meaningful way...as professionals...indi... global citizens. Disaster and Development is a ground breaking book that crosses cultures and contexts to provide a foundation for critical reflection on the role of occupation in disaster and development. Drawing upon the experiences of survivors, and of practitioners, personnel from local and international organizations, researchers and academics, an occupational perspective is illuminated with implications for policy, practice and education. ENDORSEMENTS: WFOT - World Federation of Occupational Therapists"Timely, accessible, and reflecting the real life experiences of people who survive disaster and those that endeavour to help. At last, a unique resource that occupational therapists and others can count on in bringing about survivor-led recovery and resilience." Frank Kronenberg (co-editor, 'Occupational Therapy without Borders')"For students and practitioners this innovative book provides practical insights and guidance to assist individuals, families and communities affected by disaster and provides an important resource for this emerging area of practice."

  • Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Nancy Carson
    • English
    Develop the psychosocial skills you need to treat clients with any diagnosis in any setting! Psychosocial Occupational Therapy uses evidence-based models to help you provide effective Occupational Therapy for people diagnosed with mental health conditions. With a clear and logical organization, 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 newest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in selecting treatment strategies. Written by OT educator Nancy Carson, Psychosocial Occupational Therapy helps you understand and treat clients with mental health issues.

  • Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health

    • 5th Edition
    • Wendy Bryant + 2 more
    • English
    Now in its fifth edition, this seminal textbook for occupational therapy students and practitioners has retained the comprehensive detail of previous editions with significant updates, including the recovery approach informed by a social perspective. Emerging settings for practice are explored and many more service users have been involved as authors, writing commentaries on 14 chapters.All chapters are revised and there are also new chapters, such as mental health and wellbeing, professional accountability, intersectionality, green care and working with marginalized populations. Chapter 11 is written by two people who have received occupational therapy, examining different perspectives on the experience of using services.This edition is divided into clear sections, exploring theory and practice issues in detail. The first section covers the historical, theoretical and philosophical basis for occupational therapy in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing. The second section examines the occupational therapy process, followed by a third section on ensuring quality in contemporary practice. The fourth section offers insights into issues arising from the changing contexts for occupational therapy including an analysis of the implications for occupational therapy education. The fifth section has eight chapters on specific occupations that can be applied across the varied settings which are covered in the sixth and final section.Occupational Therapy and Mental Health is essential reading for students and practitioners across all areas of health and/or social care, in statutory, private or third (voluntary) sectors, and in institutional and community-based settings."The book manages to pack a great deal into the 500 or so pages and is highly recommended for those new to occupational therapy and mental health as it provides a valuable and broad overview of the subject." --Dr Jean McQueen, The Forensic Network, NHS Scotland Date: Jan 2015

  • Pain

    a textbook for health professionals
    • 2nd Edition
    • Hubert van Griensven + 2 more
    • English
    The highly anticipated new edition of Pain: a textbook for health professionals (previous subtitle a textbook for therapists) has undergone a major rewrite in order to reflect the rapid developments in the field of pain management. It highlights an effective and evidence-based method, providing the theoretical basis to help with the assessment and management of persistent pain, while also discussing in depth a range of specific approaches. Pain: a textbook for health professionals is written emphatically from a biopsychosocial perspective. In order to set the scene, the introductory section includes chapters on the patient’s voice and social determinants of pain. This ensures that the deeply personal and social aspects of pain are not lost among the more technical and biological commentary. These aspects provide an overall context, and are revisited in chapters on participation of life roles, work rehabilitation and psychology. The basic science section includes key chapters on the psychology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of pain. This provides a basis for subsequent chapters on specific approaches such as pharmacology, physical therapy and complementary medicine. Pain in specific patient groups, including children, the elderly and those with cancer, are dealt with in separate chapters, as are pain problems such as complex regional pain syndrome and chronic spinal pain. Although the emphasis of the book is on long term pain, acute pain is discussed as a possible precursor and determinant of chronicity. "The book covers a multitude of facets with regards relieving a patients pain, there are sections for pharmacological actions, rehabilitation, manual therapy and exercise therapy to name a few. The book is well researched and gives a very comprehensive overview of the major factors a therapist would require to treat pain." Reviewed by: Physical Therapy In Sport, Date: Oct 14

  • Whittle's Gait Analysis

    • 5th Edition
    • Jim Richards + 2 more
    • English
    Whittle’s Gait Analysis – formerly known as Gait Analysis: an introduction – is now in its fifth edition with a new team of authors led by David Levine and Jim Richards. Working closely with Michael Whittle, the team maintains a clear and accessible approach to basic gait analysis. It will assist both students and clinicians in the diagnosis of and treatment plans for patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.

  • Mosby's Field Guide to Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction

    • 1st Edition
    • Mosby
    • English
    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.