Quick Reference To Occupational Therapy

This dictionary is designed specifically for students and qualified practitioners in occupational therapy. Keeping it's pocket size, this third edition has been expanded from the foundation of the past two editions and now includes more than 3200 words and 52 appendices. The text provides a quick reference to words, their definitions and AOTA resources.

Are you an occupational therapy professional who requires information at your fingertips or a student searching for quick answers to your questions? If so, then Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy, Fourth Edition is the perfect reference to have by your side. This definitive companion provides quick access to words, their definitions, and important resources used in everyday practice and the classroom. Used by thousands of your peers and colleagues, the Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy, Fourth Edition is one of a kind and needed by all in the profession. Incorporated within this user-friendly fourth edition are innovative and unique features that help you keep pace with the latest in occupational therapy. Over 3,600 terms are defined (over 400 more than last edition) and 60 appendices are presented (including 9 new items). Essential AOTA references are featured, including the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics- 2000, making Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy, Fourth Edition ideal for students and professionals to enhance their knowledge base. With the latest information and resources to help you stay on top of the OT and OTA profession, this pocket size companion is perfect for everyone!

Fully revised to re flect the latest AOTA standards, Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition is a quick, comprehensive reference to guide students and practitioners as they perform efficient evaluations of adults, identify problems, and plan and implement interventions to produce optimal therapeutic outcomes. Clinical examples illustrate the application of content, illustrations demonstrate assessment techniques, and extensive tables capture information in an easy-to-read manner. This completely revised and updated Second Edition covers a wide range of new assessments and tools for community-based practitioners, includes up-to-coverage of assessing clients in natural settings, and offers a strong focus on helping readers develop practical skills for the workplace.

An all-in-one resource covering the basics of point-of-care assessment and intervention, Mosby’s Field Guide to Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction helps you master the skills you need to become competent in occupational therapy (OT) or as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). It is ideal for use as a clinical companion to Mosby’s bestselling texts, Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction and Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant. Expert information covers anatomy, assessment tools, screening tools, and more, and is provided in a compact format that’s easy to use on the go. A quick-reference format uses illustrations, charts, and tables to organize key data. Logical, easy-to-find sections are organized and based on the OT Framework covering evaluation, intervention, intervention plan, and service management, making it easy to find essential facts, procedures, and applications. UNIQUE! Expert Advice tips and Pearls provide helpful pediatric and geriatric information that can be applied in the clinical setting. Basic guidelines refer back to leading textbooks, Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant, for more detailed information. Coverage of all patient populations includes adult, pediatric, mental health, and neurological conditions. Convenient index makes it easy to locate tools you need to evaluate or treat a specific region or area. Pocket size and lay-flat binding provide convenience and portability for easy reference.

Quick reference to the essentials for students and professionals in a field of study and practice that requires such a large range of knowledge that a go-to refresher for the core facts is just what you need. Author Devon Breithart, MS, OTR/L selected the most useful answers for students to reference that also make for a great tool for the busy professional. In 6 laminated pages you can keep the most important core elements of your education at your fingertips for easy and quick review at a moment's notice in the classroom, as a last-minute review or during marathon study sessions. Once in career mode, this durable tool will last as a desk reference and refresher for years to come, all while being the least expensive study aid you'll ever buy. 6 page laminated guide includes: Areas of Occupation Frames of Reference OT Approaches to Intervention OT Settings Body Systems Musculoskeletal System Nervous System Cardiovascular System Integumentary System Endocrine System Respiratory System Pediatrics Mental Health Common Precautions after Surgery Body Signs & Ranges Common Medications & Side Effects OT Evaluation Dysphagia Diet Documentation & Reimbursement Commonly Encountered Medical Acronyms Common Adaptive Equipment