Occupational Therapy Best Practice Guidelines - April 2024

Measuring Occupational Performance: Supporting Best Practice in Occupational Therapy

As the profession of occupational therapy continues to mature and expand its practice, the measurement of occupational performance is one of the key avenues that all practicing clinicians will need to explore and master. Measuring Occupational Performance: Supporting Best Practice in Occupational Therapy, Third Edition summarizes the measurement tools needed to assess client occupational performance, to provide the best intervention, and to document the effectiveness of that intervention. These measurement tools are not just a compilation of all that are available for measurement relevant to o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1630910260
• ASIN: 1630910260
• ISBN: 1630910260
• Manufacturer: Slack Incorporated

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Older Adults With Low Vision (Aota Practice Guidelines)

The U.S. population is aging, and occupational therapy practitioners working with older adults must have the skills to address multiple health issues, including vision loss. Although typical aging does not cause low vision, four major causes of vision impairment are directly related to the aging process: (1) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), (2) diabetic retinopathy, (3) glaucoma, and (4) cataracts. Instances of these impairments are expected to double by the year 2050, making low vision a significant public health issue. This Practice Guideline includes occupational therapy assessment a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1569003424
• ASIN: 1569003424
• ISBN: 1569003424
• Manufacturer: AOTA Press

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults With Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), which involve progressive damage to function and structure neurons, are chronic, progressive, generally incurable, and sometimes fatal. The types and severity of impairments, as well as their impact on daily living, vary greatly from person to person. As a result, people with NDD often face long-term, changing levels of disability and must learn to cope with and manage disability over time. This Practice Guideline discusses the etiology, epidemiology, and incidence of multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and transverse myeli... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1569003556
• ASIN: 1569003556
• ISBN: 1569003556
• Manufacturer: AOTA Press

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Foundations and Guidelines for Animal-Assisted Interventions

In the 15 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably.  The fourth edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 11 new chapters and over 40% new material.  In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) into their practices, best practices in animal-assisted intervention, how to design and implement animal-assisted interventions, and the efficacy of AAT with different disorders and patient populations.  Coverage includes the use of AAT with chi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0128012927
• ASIN: 0128012927
• ISBN: 0128012927
• Manufacturer: Academic Press

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets

Part of the popular Secrets series, this helpful reference presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. Each chapter features concise information that includes the author's tips, memory aids and "secrets." Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topic discussed. The information i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1560537086
• ASIN: 1560537086
• ISBN: 1560537086
• Brand: Brand: Hanley n Belfus
• Manufacturer: Hanley & Belfus

AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Work Ability and Return to Work

Second edition! Confidently handle return to work and work ability issues Risk, capacity and tolerance. Once understood, these three return to work-related issues can help guide physicians through work ability and work cases for numerous diagnoses and body systems. Structured with these themes in mind, this easy-to-read publication includes the latest medical literature reviewed by experts and step-by-step guidance to help negotiate return to work cases. Practical features and second edition updates include: * Four new chapters: Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Obstetric and Hematology-Oncolog... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1603595309
• ASIN: 1603595309
• ISBN: 1603595309
• Brand: Brand: American Medical Association Press
• Manufacturer: American Medical Association Press

Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature

"A beautiful and inspiring guide inviting us to seek out the trees and let the healing happen, both for us and for our beleaguered ecosystems. Grab this book and head outside" -Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More CreativeSimply being present in the natural world - with all our senses fully alive - can have a remarkably healing effect. It can also awaken in us our latent but profound connection with all living things. This is "forest bathing", a practice inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku. It is a gentle, meditative appro... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1573247383
• ASIN: 1573247383
• ISBN: 1573247383
• Manufacturer: Conari Press

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice

Thoroughly updated and now in full color, the Second Edition of this best-selling book is a user-friendly guide to implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. "Real-life" examples assist readers in actualizing important concepts and overcoming barriers to implementation of evidence-based care. This edition contains a new chapter on implementing evidence in clinical settings and emphasizes all the steps needed in making evidence-based practice part of a sustainable healthcare culture. Web alerts direct readers to Internet resources to further develop evidence-based practice ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1605477788
• ASIN: 1605477788
• ISBN: 1605477788
• Brand: Brand: Lippincott Williams Wilkins
• Manufacturer: LWW

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Home Modifications (The AOTA Practice Guidelines Series)

Too often, older or disabled people live limited lives or give up their homes and neighborhoods prematurely because standard housing cannot meet their needs. Home modifications--or alterations, adjustments, or additions--to a home can help older or disabled people age in place and stay in their communities, which is often their preference. Occupational therapy plays a significant role in assessing needs, identifying and training in solutions, and evaluating outcomes in home modifications. This Practice Guideline serves as a reference for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assista... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1569002126
• ASIN: 1569002126
• ISBN: 1569002126
• Manufacturer: AOTA Press

Occupational Therapy for People with Parkinson's: Best Practice Guidelines

• ASIN: 1905944160
• ASIN: 1905944160
• ISBN: 1905944160
• Manufacturer: College of Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy for People with Parkinson's: Best Practice Guidelines by Ana Aragon (2010-05-31)

• ASIN: B01HCAQCRU
• ASIN: B01HCAQCRU
• Manufacturer: College of Occupational Therapists

DRIVING AND COMMUNITY MOBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS: Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines (Aota Practice Guidelines)

Using an evidence-based perspective and key concepts from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, this guideline provides an overview of the occupational therapy process from driving to community mobility among older adults. It defines this process and the nature, frequency, and duration of intervention that occurs within the boundaries of acceptable practice. It also can serve as a reference for health care practitioners, state driver licensing agencies, age-related agencies, transit and transportation authorities, municipal planning organizations, older adults, families and caregivers, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1569002177
• ASIN: 1569002177
• ISBN: 1569002177
• Brand: Brand: Amer Occupational Therapy Assn
• Manufacturer: Amer Occupational Therapy Assn

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which animals can be used to assist therapists. Coverage includes how animals can assist specific patient populations (children, the disabled, AIDS patients, etc.), how animals can aid in specific settings (hospitals, prisons, independent practice, etc.), and how professionals can best select appropriate animals (species, breed, and individual temperament) and design an AAT program.Humans have long had a special bond with animals, initially as work animals, then as pets, and now more frequently as therape... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0122564758
• ASIN: 0122564758
• ISBN: 9780122564758
• Brand: Brand: Academic Press
• Manufacturer: Academic Press

Play Therapy: Where the Sky Meets the Underworld

Play is one of the most creative opportunities open to a child, and is becoming of increasing interest to therapists and others in the caring professions. This book examines how children develop skills in play as a way of being creative, and how they can use play as a therapeutic process by mirroring their own life experiences in their games.Ann Cattanach outlines the theoretical basis and provides guidelines for work in this area. She examines the role of the therapist, and the different methods involved in therapy, such as creative free play and task-based play. Also covered is the use of pl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 185302211X
• ASIN: 185302211X
• ISBN: 185302211X
• Brand: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Manufacturer: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Safety Made Easy: A Checklist Approach to OSHA Compliance

If you're new to the safety field, or if you've just been given safety responsibilities, making sense of your compliance responsibilities can be overwhelming! This newly updated and easy-to-read guide is your key to understanding and complying with the Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1900-1910.END. It addresses common OSHA regulations in alphabetical order and helps eliminate the regulatory circles that make compliance difficult.Filled with illustrations, recommendations, and sample documents, this reference contains 34 sections on selected topics from the CFRs that all genera... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0865871620
• ASIN: 0865871620
• ISBN: 0865871620
• Brand: Brand: Government Institutes
• Manufacturer: Government Institutes

Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Celebrating 100 years of the Occupational Therapy profession,

• UPC: 637542387

Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy : Writing SOAP Notes

Preceded by Documentation manual for occupational therapy: writing SOAP notes / Crystal A. Gateley, Sherry Borcherding. 3rd ed.

• UPC: 52096664

Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy

Health Related Professions

• UPC: 33071005

Occupational Therapy Examination Review Guide

Be prepared for the latest NBCOT exam! Rely on the guide that has helped thousands of students pass their exams with exactly the practice they need. The 4th Edition mirrors the latest NBCOT exam blueprint

• UPC: 42336587

Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy

9781630914714

• UPC: 311820812

Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy : The Theoretical Basis and Practice Application of Group Intervention

"Building on the original seven steps for learning group leadership, and keeping with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition, this text examines group dynamics from a therapeutic and wellness perspective. It reviews descriptions of

• UPC: 55516353

Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Provides comprehensive, full-color coverage of pediatric conditions and treatment techniques in all settings while its emphasis on evidence-based practice includes updated references, research notes and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific

• UPC: 38813043

Adult Physical Conditions : Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants

The go-to text/reference for class, clinical, and practice! A who's who of experts and educators brings you practical, in-depth coverage of the most common adult conditions and the corresponding evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Written for

• UPC: 772385657

Clinical Research in Occupational Therapy, Sixth Edition

9781630915094

• UPC: 417875472

Measuring Occupational Performance : Supporting Best Practice in Occupational Therapy

Health Related Professions

• UPC: 52702813