Physical dysfunction practice skills for the occupational therapy assistant

Synopsis

Extremely comprehensive and well-organized, this is the only text available covering physical dysfunction practice skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants. The easy-to-follow format is divided into six parts: History and Theory, OT Process, OT Evaluation Methods, Broad Aspects of Treatment, Treatment Interventions, and Treatment Applications. All essential topics are covered including: documentation, safety/infection control, splinting, arthritis, burns, oncology, HIV/AIDS, therapeutic modalities, and more.

* Focus is specifically on the Occupational Therapy Assistant and his or her role in clinical practice. * Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style by well-known and well-respected experts in the field. * Case studies are included throughout chapters to emphasize application of concepts in clinical practice. * Pedagogy includes key terms, chapter objectives, reading guide questions, recommended reading, and text boxes that highlight key procedures and concepts. * Also includes a quick-reference guide to acronyms as the endsheets of this book. * 556 high quality illustrations and photos illustrate important points and concepts.