The go-to resource for class, clinical, and practice--now in full color! A team of noted OTA and OT leaders and educators deliver practical, in-depth coverage of the most common adult physical conditions and the corresponding evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. The authors blend theory and foundational knowledge with practical applications to OTA interventions and client-centered practice. This approach helps students develop the critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills that are the foundation for professional, knowledgeable, creative, and competent practitioners. New & Updated! Content that incorporates language from the 4th Edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and aligns with the latest ACOTE standards New & Updated! Full-color, contemporary photographs that reflect real clients and OT practitioners in diverse practice settings New Chapters! Occupational Justice for Diverse and Marginalized Populations, Motor Control and Neurotherapeutic Approaches, Sexual Activity and Intimacy, Dementia: Understanding and Management, and The Influence of Aging on Occupational Performance "Evidence-Based Practice," highlights recent research articles relevant to topics in each chapter, reinforcing the evidence-based perspective presented throughout the text. "Putting It All Together: Sample Treatment and Documentation" uses evaluation, treatment, and documentation based on one relevant case from each diagnosis chapter to connect what students are learning in the classroom and the lab to real-world, skilled, client-centered care. "Technology & Trends" highlights new and relevant technology or treatment trends and also shows how common technologies may be used in unique ways. Client examples provide context for how the conditions impact function and how to consider the person when doing an intervention. "Case Studies" based on real-life examples illustrate important learning points and feature questions to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Review questions at the end of each chapter assess progress, knowledge, and critical thinking while offering practice with certification-style questions.
Founding Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, NC Occupational Therapy Coordinator, Neurosciences Institute Neurology- Charlotte, Carolinas Neuromuscular ALS/MDA Center, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC, Adjunct Instructor, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Concord, NC
1. Disability & Participation: Client-Centered Occupational Therapy 2. Professional Considerations for Occupational Therapy Assistants 3. Respectful Interactions with Diverse Clients 4. The Continuum of Care and the Changing Healthcare Environment 5. Health Promotion and Wellness for the Client and Practitioner 6. Teaching and Learning with Clients and Community 7. Developing the Occupational Profile and Analyzing Occupational Performance 8. Vision and Visual Perception 9. Cognition 10. Self-Feeding, Swallowing, and Communication 11. Sensation, Wounds, and Pain 12. Range of Motion: Assessment and Intervention 13. Muscle Strength: Assessment and Management 14. Transfers Across the Continuum: Safety and Management 15. Motor Control and Neurotherapeutic Approaches 16. Assistive Technology and Home Modifications 17. Seating and Wheeled Mobility 18. Driving and Community Mobility 19. Work Rehabilitation and Retraining 20. Physical Agent Modalities 21. Orthotics: Fabrication and Management 22. Orthopedic Considerations: Spine, Pelvis, Hip, and Knee 23. Orthopedics Considerations: The Shoulder 24. Arthritic Diseases: Factors, Adaptations, and Treatment 25. Comprehensive Hand Management 26. Amputations & Prosthetics: Components, Training, and Treatment 27. Chronic Disease Management: Utilizing a Self-Management Approach 28. Cardiopulmonary Conditions and Treatment 29. Bariatric Factors and Management 30. Burns Across the Continuum of Care 31. Oncological Care and Treatment 32. Sexual Intimacy 33. Motor Unit & Myopathic Diseases: Considerations and Treatment 34. Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System: Understanding and Management 35. Dementia: Understanding and Management 36. Cerebral Vascular Accident: Critical Aspects and Components of Care 37. Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury: Management and Treatment 38. Spinal Cord Injury and Disease: Factors and Essential Care 39. Polytrauma & Complex Multiple Conditions 40. Impacts of Childhood Conditions Across the Lifespan 41. The Influence of Aging on Occupational Performance
