Take advantage of OT innovation at its finest. This inspirational text shows you how to practice occupational therapy from a wellness rather than a treatment perspective. You'll explore the role of preventive occupational therapy as a primary health-promotion tool, discover how to incorporate this unique paradigm into your clinical practice, and learn how to implement wellness interventions across the life span.
Today's trends ask OTs to assume more responsibilities. Meet these new challenges with the most up-to-date knowledge in the field. Broaden your scope with "cutting edge" examples and outstanding coverage.
• Features extensive pedagogy including learning objectives • key terms • case studies with reflective discussion questions • research questions.
• Incorporates recently adopted World Health Organization (WHO) terminology and newly revised WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
• Meets the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education's (ACOTE) standards requiring educational programs to transition to a master's degree.
• Includes topic areas selected from the ten leading health indicators described in Healthy People 2020, including exercise and physical activity, weight management and obesity reduction, substance abuse, and sexual health.
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