Therapeutic Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
How to develop critical thinking for practice
- 1st Edition - December 24, 2021
- Authors: Jane Clifford O'Brien, Mary Beth Patnaude, Teressa Garcia Reidy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 9 9 6 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 0 8 2 - 9
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Request a sales quoteBuild 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.
- Dynamic, interactive approach reinforces your understanding with learning activities in each chapter.
- Case studies and experiential learning activities flow from simple to complex, and represent occupational therapy across the lifespan.
- AOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th Edition and current OT practice are reflected throughout the book.
- Practical learning activities and templates are clinically relevant and designed to support reasoning in a variety of practice settings.
- Video clips on the Evolve website are contributed by practitioners, educators, and students, reinforcing content and showing how therapeutic reasoning applies to real-world cases.
- Worksheets and/or templates are included in each chapter to enhance learning and for use in practice.
- Assessments in each chapter measure therapeutic reasoning outcomes.
- Student and practitioner resources on Evolve include printable PDFs of the in-text worksheets, video clips, additional case examples, templates for assignments, exemplars, and reflective activities.
Occupational Therapy students –
-Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)
20 accredited programs
2,086 students enrolled
-Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
162 accredited programs
19,262 students enrolled
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) –
215 accredited programs
9,580 students enrolled- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Evolve Student Resources
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Organization
- Distinctive Features
- Ancillary Materials
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Student Success: Therapeutic Reasoning Process
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- The Role of Curiosity in the Development of Therapeutic Reasoning
- Types of Therapeutic Reasoning
- Journey from Novice to Expert Practitioner
- Steps to the Therapeutic Reasoning Process
- Case Illustration of the Therapeutic Reasoning Process
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- Worksheet 1.2 Curiosity
- 2. Occupation as the Foundation for Therapeutic Reasoning
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Occupation as a Foundation
- Complexity of Occupation
- Occupational Analysis
- Occupation as a Therapeutic Modality and as the Outcome of Therapy
- Therapeutic Reasoning Terminology
- Therapeutic Reasoning Process
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 3. Models of Practice and Frames of Reference: Essential Concepts for Therapeutic Reasoning
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Occupation-Based Models of Practice
- Application of the Model of Human Occupation in Practice
- Frames of Reference
- Combining Models with Treatment Protocols
- Steps of Therapeutic Reasoning: Use of Practice Models
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 4. Therapeutic Use of Self
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Overview of Therapeutic Use of Self Concepts
- The Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
- Measurements of Mode Use
- Application of IRM in Practice
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 5. Using Evidence to Support Therapeutic Reasoning
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Evidence-Based Practice to Enhance Therapeutic Reasoning
- The Cycle of Evidence-Based Practice
- Searching for and Evaluating Research Evidence
- Sources of Evidence
- Tips to Implement Evidence-Based Approaches in Practice
- Strategies to Establish Evidence for Practice
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 6. Assessment: Gathering Information and Making Hypotheses
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Gathering Data
- Observational Assessment
- Selecting an Assessment
- Types of Assessments
- Interpreting Assessment Data and Creating Hypotheses
- Summarize Finding and Identify Strengths and Challenges
- Creating Hypotheses
- Create Measurable Goals
- Telehealth Considerations for Assessments
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 7. Teamwork
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Interprofessional Team Members
- Types of Teams
- Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies
- Characteristics of Effective Teams
- Competencies and Reasoning Strategies of Teams
- Benefits and Challenges of Teamwork
- Therapeutic Reasoning Strategies with Teams
- Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Value
- The Role of Setting (Context) in Therapeutic Reasoning
- Group Therapy
- Teamwork in Supervisory Roles
- Teamwork in Administrative and Consultative Roles
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 8. Applying Knowledge to Develop Therapeutic Reasoning
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
- The Process of Applying Knowledge
- Educational Methodologies to Promote Therapeutic Reasoning
- Techniques to Faciliate Therapeutic Reasoning
- Therapeutic Reasoning Assessment Tools
- Fostering Therapeutic Reasoning in Fieldwork
- Application of Therapeutic Reasoning Concepts in Practice: A Case Analysis
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- 9. Creative Intervention Planning
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- How do ot practitioners demonstrate therapeutic reasoning in practice?
- Novice Versus Experienced Reasoning
- Application of Theory in Practice
- Types of Reasoning
- Identify Occupational Challenges
- Creating an Intervention Plan
- Creative Intervention Plans
- Selecting Intervention Activities
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- Template 9.1A Apply Theory in Practice
- 10. Reflection and Assessment: Measuring Outcomes
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Art and Science of Practice
- Cognitive Biases and Attributions
- Self-Awareness and Reflective Practice
- Assessments of Therapeutic Reasoning
- Assessments of Therapeutic Relationships
- Activities to Promote Reflection and Therapeutic Reasoning
- Summary
- References
- Worksheets
- Glossary: Compiled by Alison O’Brien
- Index
- No. of pages: 272
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 24, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323829960
- eBook ISBN: 9780323830829
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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, USAMP
Mary Beth Patnaude
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Chair, Husson University, School of Occupational Therapy