Pro-ed Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy-Third Edition by Kathlyn L. Reed - 13826

Pro-ed Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy-Third Edition

This greatly enhanced and expanded Third Edition of Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy adds sixty-five topics and disorders to the already extensive list. All information in the text is updated. New and veteran therapists will benefit from having the latest disorder-specific information at their fingertips as they assess and treat clients. An extensive References for Further Reading section includes a review of the levels of evidence for each journal article.

Contents include:

Developmental Disorders
Sensory Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Cardiopulmonary Disorders
Hand and Wrist Conditions
Injuries
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Systemic Disorders
Immunologic and Infectious Diseases
Skin Disorders
Cognitive-Perceptual Disorders
Mental Disorders
Lifestyle Disorders

For each disorder, the easy-to-use outline format provides:

Description
Cause
Assessments used to evaluate
Problems experienced by the client
Treatment and intervention
Precautions to be observed
Prognosis and outcome
References for further reading

Bibliography–Answers the question, "Is there anything else?" Other articles, chapters, books, and websites are listed that were identified in the literature search but were not cited specifically because they repeated known information. Because the bibliographies are quite long, they have been put on the PRO-ED website to save space and trees. Please click here for the bibliography and assessments.

994 pages • 6 x 9 • softcover book • ©2014