Occupational Therapy

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. More than 60% of occupational therapy professionals work with clients who have had a stroke, and the demographics of those clients are changing. Occupational therapists need new ways...

Advancements in medical care related to stroke have greatly improved in recent years, and the annual stroke death rate has declined 35.8% since 2010. This decrease has led to a dramatic increase in the prevalence of people living with chronic symptoms...

People experience and value their health in terms of its impact on their lives or their ability to participate in life. Occupational therapy strives for meaningful occupational performance as an outcome with clients, recognizing that physical, mental,...

As rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continue to rise and the needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) become increasingly complex, a comprehensive, client-centered approach to service delivery is imperative. Rather...

The authors offer a rationale for their own ideas of the central role of activity in all recovery and rehabilitation, emphasizing throughout that planned activities in therapeutic communities are not just another form of adjunctive therapy. Activity is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648370505Author Jennifer LoganFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint OT World Pty LtdPublisher OT World Pty LtdWeight(grams) 152g

Working with anger takes a delicate balance of containment and expression. Creativity helps us do just that.Based on art therapy theory and practice, the activities, materials, instructions, process, and reflection questions in this practical guide are...

Psychosocial health is a fundamental element of all human health and well-being. Psychological, emotional, and social factors interact to influence peoples' occupational lives, in turn influencing psychosocial health. Occupational therapists practicing...

Global Perspectives in Professional Reasoning is the first text of its kind to address the broader scope of occupational therapy practice and the different types of professional reasoning that can be employed, including strategic, political, nonlinear,...

The only text covering the pathophysiology of common diseases specifically relative to Occupational Therapy practice, Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance, 6th Edition, combines the most up-to-date insights and an...

Known and trusted for its unique, scholarly and accessible approach to the clinical reasoning process, Schell & Schell's Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy, 3rd Edition, offers up-to-date, easy-to-understand coverage of the...

Psychoacoustics: Perception of Normal and Impaired Hearing with Audiology Applications provides an overview of the field of psychoacoustics, with a primary focus on auditory perception. The influence of hearing loss on these general auditory abilities is...

Increasing numbers of researchers are using arts-based, embodied or creative methods. They promote rapport and connection, facilitating research that reaches beyond surface understanding to expose authentic stories and hidden, richer truths. Whilst...

Enhance your OT skills with the only book to focus on activity demands of occupation and the biomechanics of sensory organs! Greene and Roberts' Kinesiology: Movement in the Context of Activity, 3rd Edition uses a comprehensive, client-centered approach...

Therapeutic Games and Guided Imagery is packed with tools for social workers, counselors, school professionals, students, and other helping professionals in the medical and mental health fields. The exercises included are both innovative and empirically...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536122411Author Lisa A LoweFormat PaperbackPage Count 85Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 194g

A groundbreaking text for occupational therapists, Adaptation, Coping, and Resilience in Children and Youth: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach offers a different perspective in addressing the ways children and youth with a variety of...

The only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA, Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 3rd Edition provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and...

Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy, Third Edition covers the theoretical background for understanding the kinematics and kinetics of normal human physiological movement. Each specific joint is assessed in terms of musculoskeletal function, movements...

Updated throughout with the latest research, Kielhofner's Model of Human Occupation, 6th Edition, is the definitive resource on the theory and application of the most widely used model in occupational therapy today. A client-centered approach explores...

Imagery for Pain Relief, the first book of its kind, familiarizes the reader with basic scientific information about pain and mental imagery and shows why imagery is a valuable tool for pain management. Scientifically grounded and easy-to-read, it...

This addition to the field of pulmonary rehabilitation will be used as a practical resource which demonstrates academic insight into new and emerging aspects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) rehabilitation. This book provides a European...

The practice of OT continues to be influenced by greater awareness of the needs of children with disabilities, expansion of the theory and practice of psychology, medical science and occupational therapy, and the impact of twentieth century technology on...

This book is about older people, and the contribution occupational therapy can make towards the maintenance of their health and the appropriate provision of rehabilitation and care. The aim is to help occupational therapists and those involved in the...

This highly practical manual, written by therapists with extensive experience in the field, provides a user-friendly reference tool for occupational therapists and others working with children who have problems with learning, co-ordination, speech and...

Volume 16 of Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being is focused on how stress and well-being shape the experiences of military personnel both in and out of the combat zone. The book examines the connections between life in or after the military...

The ability to demonstrate that a specific health care profession provides valuable and effective services that meet society's health needs is a major objective for all health care academicians and researchers. Such skills are critical to ensure service...

When most people think of professionalism, ethics, or moralism, they often think of a set of rules for distinguishing between right and wrong, such as the proverbial Golden Rule. However, the true definition of professionalism is not an easy one, and it...

• Explores the use of hand papermaking as a form of social engagement, art therapy, and personal voice • The book’s contents document a thorough understanding of contemporary practices and applications of papermaking for advocacy, therapeutic use, and to...

This practical text supports occupational therapy students and educators as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of practice learning. Reflecting contemporary and innovative occupation-centred practice, it sets out a step-by-step guide to using...

Get the tools for practical family-based interventions for children or adolescents with mental illness Providing parent-child occupation-based interventions can be one of the most important therapeutic services offered to children or parents with...

Hyperacusis and Disorders of Sound Intolerance: Clinical and Research Perspectives is a professional resource for audiology practitioners involved in the clinical management of patients who suffer from sound tolerance concerns. The text covers emerging...

Hearing aid technology changes at a rapid pace. For speech-language pathologists who work with individuals using hearing instruments, keeping up with the new technology can be challenging, and sometimes even intimidating. Hearing Aids for Speech-Language...

Tele-AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Through Telepractice is the first comprehensive resource guide to Tele-AAC. Tele-AAC is the use of telepractice specifically for providing services to individuals using augmentative and alternative...

This updated second edition of Cochlear Implant Patient Assessment is an instrumental reference for clinicians working with cochlear implant recipients and graduate students in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. The content of the...

Diction in Context is a unique and highly practical textbook for singers learning to sing in English, Italian, German, and French. Each chapter is designed for use in diction courses in academic music and voice programs, helping students learn through...

The Video-Based Aural Rehabilitation Guide is the first book of its kind to intertwine chapter text with over 200 closed captioned videos. This unique resource is intended to educate undergraduate and graduate students in speech-language pathology,...

Transforming Voice and Communication with Transgender and Gender-Diverse People: An Evidence-Based Process is written for speech-language pathologists and voice teachers to guide transgender and gender-diverse people through communication transformations...

Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG), Second Edition remains a practical and portable resource for conducting and interpreting the electronystamography/ videonystagmography examination. In order to provide a foundation for...

Acquired Language Disorders: A Case-Based Approach, Third Edition, is a practical, easy-to-follow, informative guide for students and clinicians. The authors present each case from an impairment-based perspective with practical application to improving...