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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant AmyWagenfeld

NEW

October 2015 / Hardbound / 800 pp 978-1-4963-1425-3

HEALTH PROFESSIONS 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. 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 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 6. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain Process

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