138 / 204
Wolters Kluwer
135
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational
Therapy Assistant
AmyWagenfeld
October 2015 / Hardbound / 800 pp
978-1-4963-1425-3
DESCRIPTION
Wolters Kluwer, publisher of the cornerstone
Occupational Therapy text Willard & Spackman’s
Occupational Therapy, is pleased to announce an
exciting new first edition that will start a tradition of
publishing excellence in the Occupational Therapy
Assistant program.
Aligned with the most recent standards in the
field, Foundations of Theory and Practice for the
Occupational Therapy Assistant
provides the evidence-based, practice-focused
information students need to succeed from
classroom to clinic. Throughout this comprehensive
book, learning activities and clinical scenarios bring
concepts to life and enhance student retention.
FEATURES
f
f
Content is aligned with the most recent standards
in the field, including the Occupational Therapy
Framework (released in April 2014), the updated
Code of Ethics (released in April 2015) and current
ACOTE education standards for occupational
therapy assistant programs.
f
f
A focus on evidenced- based practice prepares
students for effective practice.
f
f
Useful, relevant pedagogy is backed by learning
activities and clinical scenarios that break down
each topic and make difficult topics easier to
learn.
f
f
An inviting design and art program includes
clear illustrations and photographs that clarify
concepts and bring them to life.
f
f
From the Field boxes offer tips or additional
practical information from practitioners.
f
f
Chapter-opening elements, such as key terms,
help students prepare for the information to
come.
NEW
UNIT I: Our Roots Our Future
1. Historical Perspectives Of Occupational
Therapy
2. The Evolution And Re-Evolution Of
Occupational Therapy Assistant Training
And Practice
3. The Philosophical Basis Of Core Values
4. Occupations: The Cornerstone Of The
Profession
5. The Evidence-Based Movement: Guiding
The Practice
6. The Occupational Therapy Practice
Framework: Domain Process
7. An Overview Of Occupational Therapy
Theory, Practice Models, And Frames Of
Reference: Guiding The Practice
8. An Overview Of Human Development:
Framing Who We Are
9. Learning Theory
10. The Occupational Therapy Treatment
Process
11. Activity Analysis: The Jewel Of Occupational
Therapy
UNIT II: Theory And Guiding Principles
UNIT III: Scope Of Practice
UNIT IV: Therapeutic Techniques And
Processes
UNIT V: Common Conditions
UNIT VI: Practice Settings: Traditional And
Emerging
UNIT VII: The Occupational Therapy
Assistant In Action: Putting Theory Into
Practice
TABLE OF CONTENTS