Tuesday, August 19, 2014

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - 2014


Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction / editors, Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham. Philadelphia, Pa : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2014]                 

MED 615.8515 OCCUPATIONAL - -  Med Open Collection   
Succeed in the course and master the concepts and skills you need to be an effective, reflective practitioner with "Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 7th Edition." The authors introduce the highly acclaimed, easy-to-understand Occupation Functional Model (OFM) in the first section, setting the stage for subsequent discussions that guide you through the assessment and treatment of adult patients with physical dysfunction from initial evaluation to treatment to follow-up. Featuring engaging and practical coverage, the Seventh Edition includes the latest research in the field, new activity analysis case examples, new photos, new online videos, and a streamlined organization that includes 45 chapters in the print textbook with three additional chapters posted online.


Pedretti's occupational therapy : practice skills for physical dysfunction / [edited by] Heidi McHugh Pendleton, Winifred Schultz-Krohn. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, c2013. 7th ed.

MED 615.8515 PEDRETTI'S  - -  Med Open Collection

Using a comprehensive, case-based learning approach, "Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 7th Edition" provides a thorough introduction to occupational therapy practice and prepares you to work with adults who have physical disabilities. 48 chapters cover everything from OT history, theory, process, and practice to evaluation, intervention, performance skills, and client factors. Significant updates have been made to this edition, including a new full-color design and new content on polytrauma and advances in prosthetics and assistive technologies. This leading text also offers a wide range of helpful features, such as threaded case studies, OT practice notes, and ethical considerations that help you apply content to a clinical setting.


Fundamentals of hand therapy : clinical reasoning and treatment guidelines for common diagnoses of the upper extremity / edited by Cynthia Cooper. St. Louis, Missouri : Mosby, Dec.2013. 2nd ed.
MED 617.57506 FUNDAMENTALS - -  Med Open Collection
This illustrated text and reference emphasizes the fundamentals of hand therapy - for both specialists and non-specialists who encounter clients with hand issues. It provides a consistent format with tips and guidelines for hand therapy treatment. Coverage includes hand anatomy, key terms and concepts, and the evaluation process. A focus on professional issues includes clients with functional somatic syndromes and challenging behavior, client-therapist rapport, and the roles of therapy assistants. Providing many case studies, this text helps therapists think critically about clients' individual needs.
 
Occupational therapy with elders : strategies for the COTA / [edited by] René L. Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, Helene L. Lohman. Maryland Heights, MO : Elsevier/Mosby, c2012. 3rd ed.
MED 615.85150846 OCCUPATIONAL - -  Med Open Collection

The only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA, "Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 3rd Edition" provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and prevention to death and dying. A discussion of foundational concepts includes aging trends and strategies for elder care, and coverage of emerging areas includes low-vision rehabilitation, mobility issues including driving, and Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Expert authors Rene Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, and Helene Lohman offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice.
 
Psychosocial occupational therapy : an evolving practice / [edited by] Elizabeth Cara, Anne MacRae. Australia : Delmar Cengage Learning, c2013. 3rd ed. ; International ed.

 MED 616.89165 PSYCHOSOCIAL- -  Med Open Collection

Contents: PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE PERSON IN CONTEXT. 1.Recovery Perspectives. 2.Environmental and Cultural Considerations. 3. Mental Health Research in Occupational Therapy. PART II THEORETICAL CONCEPTS. 4. The History and Philosophy of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy. 5. Psychological Theories and Their Treatment Methods in Mental Health Practice. PART III DIAGNOSIS AND DYSFUNCTION. 6. Psychopathology & The Diagnostic Process. 7. Schizophrenia. 8. Mood Disorders. 9. Anxiety Disorders. 10. Personality Disorders. PART IV MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. 11. Mental Health of Infants: Attachment through the Lifespan. 12. Mental Health of Children. 13. Mental Health of Adolescents. 14. Mental Health of the Older Adult. PART V MENTAL HEALTH WITH PHYSICAL DISORDERS. 15. Psychosocial Issues in Physical Disability. 16. The Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Sequelae of Brain Injury. 17. Managing Pain in Occupational Therapy