Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy - Softcover

Reed, Kathlyn L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0834216310 ISBN 13: 9780834216310

Publisher: Pro-Ed, 2000

Synopsis

This new edition of Aspen's bestselling allied health title is a must-have for occupational therapy students and practitioners. A hand reference that provides a library of up-to-date factual information on commonly encountered disorders in the field of occupational therapy, this book includes: a description of each disorder; the cause of the disorder; assessment information, including areas to assess and what instruments are available; problems experienced by the client with the disorder, including sensorimotor, cognitive, psychosocial, self-care, environmental, and productivity and leisure difficulties; treatment and management; precautions for the therapist ; and prognosis and outcome. All references have been thoroughly updated, and several new diagnoses have been added, including autism, sensory modulation disorders, back pain, vestibular disorders, fibromyalgia, HIV in children, lymphedema, and many more. The Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy, Second E! dition will help new and seasoned therapists assess and treat clients with the latest disorder-specific information at their fingertips.

About this title

Synopsis

This handy reference provides a library of practical information in a single volume. When the professional needs fast, up-to-date facts on a disease, disorder, or dysfunction including description, cause, assessment problems, and treatment management, this reference is the first place to turn. "Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy" will help the therapist assess and treat clients as well as assist in determining how to use occupational therapy in a total patient care programme.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pro-Ed
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0834216310
• ISBN 13: 9780834216310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1006