Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 7th Edition

• Complete coverage of OT practice provides an overview of practice in a variety of rehabilitation, mental health, and community settings, and across the lifespan. • A broad perspective fits the needs of both Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students. • Case studies and activities in each chapter help you apply concepts and develop problem-solving skills. • Emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you learn to think logically and use research to create intervention plans. • Helpful tables and boxes provide easy access to material for practice, action steps, and outlines of processes. • Content is aligned with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Curriculum standards. • The OT Practice Framework provides a sound basis for decision making, defining occupational therapy areas of concern and the OT process. • Chapter objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, and review questions highlight important content in each chapter.

Tentative Table of Contents: SECTION I Occupational Therapy:The Profession 1 Introductory Questions 2 Looking Back: A History of Occupational Therapy 3 Philosophical Base and Values of Occupational Therapy 4 Current Trends in Occupational Therapy 5 A Global Perspective of Occupational Therapy SECTION II Occupational Therapy: The Practitioner 6 From Student to Practitioner: Preparation and Certification 7 Occupational Therapy Roles 8 Practicing Legally and Ethically 9 Leadership and Advocacy 10 Prioritizing Self-Care 11 The Lived Experience of Occupational Therapy Practitioners SECTION III The Practice of Occupational Therapy 12 Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 13 Occupational Therapy Across the Life Span 14 Treatment Settings and Models of Health Care 15 Technology to Support Occupational Engagement SECTION IV The Process of Occupational Therapy 16 Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation,Intervention,and Outcomes 17 Models of Practice and Frames of Reference 18 Intervention Modalities 19 Therapeutic Relationships 20 Therapeutic Reasoning Appendix A: Sample Intervention Activities Appendix B: Resources Glossary

Evguenia Popova