Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Introduction to Occupational Therapy provides an overview of the profession and the practice of occupational therapy. This new edition offers updated information on adult, geriatric, pediatric, and mental health practice. New review questions are included in each chapter along with additional case studies and student activities added throughout the text. Provides a general introduction to the philosophy & concepts of occupational therapy. Pedagogy includes chapter objectives, key terms, & suggested activities. 2-color format used to highlight pedagogy and critical information. New chapter on Common Conditions Treated by the OT. New chapter on the Internet and other resources. Areas of OT practice incorporated throughout. Content revisions based on the new occupational therapy practice framework. Information on graduate level entry, recertification, and continuing competency. Updated information on roles and responsibilities of OTs and OTAs. New information on the code of ethics and standards of practice. Updated and additional information on professional organizations, particularly international organizations and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Updated information on occupational therapy settings, including community-based practice. Updated information on the OT process as it relates to the OT practice framework and reimbursement mechanisms. Updated information on frames of reference used in OT practice. Review questions included with each chapter. Additional case studies and student activities. Evolve website with resources for both instructors and students, such as a test bank, an Instructors Resource Manual, additional student activities and case studies, answers to the review questions, and web links.