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

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

Author: Mosby

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-05-02

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 032308754X

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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.


Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults

Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults

Author: Kerryellen Vroman

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2013-11-18

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 1469832755

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Fully revised to re flect the latest AOTA standards, Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition is a quick, comprehensive reference to guide students and practitioners as they perform efficient evaluations of adults, identify problems, and plan and implement interventions to produce optimal therapeutic outcomes. Clinical examples illustrate the application of content, illustrations demonstrate assessment techniques, and extensive tables capture information in an easy-to-read manner. This completely revised and updated Second Edition covers a wide range of new assessments and tools for community-based practitioners, includes up-to-coverage of assessing clients in natural settings, and offers a strong focus on helping readers develop practical skills for the workplace.


Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children : a Pocket Guide

Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children : a Pocket Guide

Author: Shelley Mulligan

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1469829436

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"In pediatrics, occupational therapy practitioners are concerned most with positively impacting the extent to children and their families are able to successfully and meaningfully go about their daily lives, whether it be playing, learning, working, caring for oneself or others, or socializing. Clinical decisions made throughout the evaluation process ultimately shape what and how occupational therapy practitioners deliver interventions, perhaps making the evaluation process the most important and interesting part of the service delivery process. It is the context where we first come know and appreciate our clients, their specific situations, and discover what it is that we, as occupational therapy practitioners can do to be of most help"--Provided by publisher.


Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Author: Devon Breithart

Publisher: Quickstudy Reference Guides

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13: 9781423241836

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Quick reference to the essentials for students and professionals in a field of study and practice that requires such a large range of knowledge that a go-to refresher for the core facts is just what you need. Author Devon Breithart, MS, OTR/L selected the most useful answers for students to reference that also make for a great tool for the busy professional. In 6 laminated pages you can keep the most important core elements of your education at your fingertips for easy and quick review at a moment's notice in the classroom, as a last-minute review or during marathon study sessions. Once in career mode, this durable tool will last as a desk reference and refresher for years to come, all while being the least expensive study aid you'll ever buy. 6 page laminated guide includes: Areas of Occupation Frames of Reference OT Approaches to Intervention OT Settings Body Systems Musculoskeletal System Nervous System Cardiovascular System Integumentary System Endocrine System Respiratory System Pediatrics Mental Health Common Precautions after Surgery Body Signs & Ranges Common Medications & Side Effects OT Evaluation Dysphagia Diet Documentation & Reimbursement Commonly Encountered Medical Acronyms Common Adaptive Equipment


Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults

Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults

Author: Maureen E. Neistadt

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780781724951

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This quick reference guide helps occupational therapy students and practitioners perform efficient and comprehensive evaluations for adults with disabilities. Designed to fit in the lab coat pocket, this book guides readers through the process of an evaluation. For easy reading, information in this spiralbound volume is organized into tables, boxes, and schematics. Features include: detailed appendices about standardized assessments and formal evaluation procedures; illustrated evaluation procedures; an evaluation checklist to help readers track each client's evaluation; suggestions for sequencing and abbreviating different evaluation procedures; and specific advice on meeting third-party payers' reimbursement requirements.


Occupational Therapy in Acute Care

Occupational Therapy in Acute Care

Author: Helene Smith-Gabai

Publisher: American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13: 9781569002711

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Occupational therapy is an allied health profession with an underlying belief that engaging in occupations promotes both health and wellness. This comprehensive text lays the foundation for occupation-based practice and addresses the contextual issues of working within the acute care setting. The chapters help to demystify medical conditions and issues routinely encountered by occupational therapists working in this practice area. Detailed research covers the importance of occupational therapists' knowledge of how diseases affect the human body, including the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Chapters review the evaluation process, including chart review, measures, and interpretations and recommendations for intervention to ensure the ultimate level of independence for each patient. Occupational Therapy in Acute Care is designed specifically for therapists working in a hospital setting to acquire better knowledge of the various body systems, common conditions, diseases, and procedures. Students and educators will find this new publication to be the most useful text available on the topic. The book features color illustrations of the human body's systems and functions, as well as tables delineating the signs and symptoms for various diseases. HIGHLIGHTS include: * Evaluation of the Acute Care Patient * The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * The Cardiac System * The Vascular System * The Pulmonary System * The Nervous System * Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Disorders * The Endocrine System * The Gastrointestinal System * The Genitourinary System * Oncology * Infectious Diseases and Autoimmune Disorders * Dysphagia * Transplantation * Burns * Appendices -- Common diagnostic tests, medications, deconditioning and immobility, energy conservation, patients with altered mental status, low vision, bariatrics, vertigo, safe patient handling, pain management, evidence-based practice, ethics, discharge planning, blood disorde


A Dictionary of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

A Dictionary of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Author: Matthew Molineux

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-03-23

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0192529315

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Including over 600 A to Z entries, this original dictionary provides clear and succinct definitions of the terms used in the related and developing fields of occupational science and occupational therapy. Entries cover a broad range of topics from activities of daily living and autonomy to task-oriented approach and work-life balance and have a clear occupational focus. They provide an overview of the complex nature of human occupation and the impact of illness on occupation and well-being. Descriptions and analysis are backed up by key theories from related areas such as anthropology, sociology, and medicine. This is an authoritative resource for students of occupational science and occupational therapy, as well as an accessible point of reference for practitioners from both subject areas.


Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Author: Jane Case-Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780323169226

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This text covers everything occupational therapists need to know about therapy for children. The book focuses on children at many ages and stages in development, comprehensively addressing both treatment techniques and diagnoses settings.