Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics - Applying Ergonomic Principles to Everyday Occupation in the Home and at Work (Paperback)

This practical book describes how the principles of ergonomics should be applied by occupational therapists. It clearly demonstrates how to create functional environments to prevent injuries and enabling people with disabilities to engage in everyday occupations. Occupational stress and other psychological variables are considered in the ergonomics of work. * Includes case studies of an administrative secretary, industrial worker, assembly line food handler and maintenance worker * Contains a unique insight into the Scandinavian experience in universal design and everyday ergonomics * Provides material for applying ergonomic principles to the work environment, including descriptions of the most common injuries occurring at work, occupational rehabilitation programs, job analysis, functional capacity assessments, and work samples

General

Imprint:	Whurr Publishers Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	March 2006
Authors:	F. Stein
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	360
ISBN-13:	978-1-86156-504-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-86156-504-6
Barcode:	9781861565044

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