Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy - An Introduction to the Profession (Paperback)

Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession is a comprehensive, introductory text that provides first year students with foundational knowledge of occupational therapy as a profession and the construct of occupation. Due to the broadness of the profession this text identifies basic concepts and areas to novice students and helps inform them of the topics and components they will come across later in their studies. Inside the text, Dr. Bernadette Hattjar provides a general introduction, the historical development of the profession, and a basic review of the three major employment areas- physical disabilities, paediatrics and psychosocial occupational therapy. It also covers the topics of theoretical constructs, legislative and political influences on the profession, the use of adaptive devices in concert with major client groups, and the identification of influential professional individuals. Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy analyses the historical foundation, philosophical assumptions, ethical issues, core concepts, theories, models and frames of reference that have shaped the profession of occupational therapy. Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession will provide entry level occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students with the information and tools they need to better understand, synthesize, and integrate the diverse elements of the profession into professional level courses, where in-depth understanding of these basic concepts occur in education programs.

General

Imprint:	Slack Incorporated
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2018
Authors:	Bernadette Hattjar
Dimensions:	254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-61711-598-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61711-598-3
Barcode:	9781617115981

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