"This text defines occupational therapy as an applied science and rehabilitation profession concerned with enabling individuals with disabilities to reach their maximum potential in performing daily functions." "The authors, both experts in the field, bring together a holistic approach by using historical references, current occupational therapy practice, and research evidence. They discuss and evaluate clearly the traditional and alternative treatment techniques and emphasize occupational therapy's link to its historical roots, as well as the emerging trends in community mental health."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Other writers ( e.g. Reed and Sanderson , 1999 ) distinguish between conceptual models ( i.e. those that offer a theoretical framework , such as a model of human development ) and practice models ( i.e. ...
Building Adaptive Capability Moses N. Ikiugu, Elizabeth A. Ciaravino ... in Kielhofner,28–30 Dickerson,2 Watts and colleagues,62 and Good- Ellis.17 SUMMARY The Model of Human Occupation was intended to emphasize a focus on occupation in ...
The fifth edition includes: Case studies throughout to illustrate application of theory topractice Coverage of key concepts and issues in occupationaltherapy New material on emerging areas of practice Comprehensive information on assessment ...
... types of occupational therapy entrepreneurship includes types that are private, community-based, or created in emerging practice arenas. These different types of entrepreneurship have overlapping characteristics (Anderson ...
r. Anne Cronin Mosey, author of Activities Therapy, Occupational Therapy: Configuration of a Profession, and other esteemed texts in the field of occupational therapy has produced a comprehensive and synthetic...
Effective group leadership techniques are the focus of this practical, sound volume.
Here is a valuable book intended to help those occupational therapists working in mental health settings to refine their critical thinking about the group activities they select and the protocols they design.
Co-published simultaneously as Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, v.14, nos.1/2, 1998. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Practitioners will find this text to be reaffirming of their commitment to mental health while providing them with new ideas for best practice.
This timely volume fills a long-standing gap in the professional literature by providing an overview of contemporary assessment and rehabilitation of alcohol and chemical dependent substance abusers.