Occupational Therapy ADL Guide: Practical Assessment, Treatment Strategies, Functional Goals, and Clinical Documentation - Softcover

Dostal, Rodney J.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798192628249

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

What does effective occupational therapy look like when the goal is not simply improved strength or movement, but greater independence in everyday life?

Occupational Therapy ADL Guide is a practical clinical reference designed to help occupational therapy professionals connect assessment, intervention, functional goals, and documentation into one coherent process.

From bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transfers, and functional mobility to meal preparation, household management, community mobility, health management, and financial tasks, this guide explores the everyday occupations that shape functional independence.

Readers will find guidance on occupational profiles, top-down and bottom-up evaluation approaches, task analysis, contextual factors, and widely used ADL and IADL assessment tools. The book also addresses practical intervention strategies, adaptive equipment, environmental modification, caregiver education, and clinical considerations across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Special attention is given to writing meaningful functional goals and producing documentation that communicates clinical reasoning, demonstrates outcomes, and supports medical necessity.

Whether you are preparing for fieldwork, transitioning into practice, refreshing your clinical knowledge, or looking for a dependable desk reference, this guide is designed to support practical clinical reasoning when you need it most.

Keep it within reach as you assess, treat, document, and help clients work toward greater independence in daily life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798192628249
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 93