Ebook: Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Front Cover; Introduction to Occupational Therapy; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Section I: Occupational Therapy The Profession; Chapter 1: Introductory Questions; What Is Occupational Therapy?; Are There different levels of the occupational therapy practitioner?; What does an Occupational Therapy Practitioner Do?; Do Occupational Therapy Practitioners Help People Get Jobs?; Why refer to both "patient" and "client"?; Are There personality characteristics best suited for a career choice in occupational therapy?;A complete overview of the profession and the practice of occupational therapy, Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 4th Edition prepares you for the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of the OT practitioner. This edition incorporates the latest revisions of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, which defines the OT process and areas of concern. Discussions also include treatment settings, occupational therapy across the lifespan, and evaluation, intervention, and outcomes within the OT process. Written by OT expert Jane Clifford O'Brien, this edition also keeps you current wi.