Mental Health Concepts And Techniques For The Occupational Therapy Assistant

Author : Mary Beth Early
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 698 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Mary Beth Early and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Fourth Edition offers a solid foundation in occupational therapy processes to identify and address the needs of persons with mental health problems. This updated edition reflects important new developments in basic neuroscience, psychopharmacology, occupational therapy theory, and evaluation and treatment methods, and remains the only text of its kind written specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. The reader-friendly format is designed for the two-year college student. New content in this expanded text fulfills criteria set out in the American Occupational Therapy Association's Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. Special Fourth Edition Features: New Chapter is dedicated to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Enhanced Art Program provides more content for visual learners. Chapter Objectives help the reader focus on learning goals. Chapter Review Questions test comprehension, enabling the reader to advance in the text. Point-of-View boxes offer differing perspectives on key topics. Case Examples provide the bridge from theory to practice. Concepts Summary and Vocabulary Review boxes reinforce the chapter content. Additional features include ample tables and boxes, which highlight key information, examples of group protocols and documentation, and a list of common acronyms. In short, this one text provides the information needed by occupational therapy assistants working with clients with mental health problems in a variety of clinical or community settings.

Author : Karen Sladyk
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 104013551X
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Successful Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student written by Karen Sladyk and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Successful Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student is a stimulating new book that paves the way to the profession of occupational therapy. This book fulfills the needs of all OT and OTA students throughout their entire education by fully preparing them for their fieldwork assignments. This is an imperative learning tool for all students since all curricula include Level I and II fieldwork requirements, ranging from the associate’s level to a master’s program. This complete fieldwork book contains a wide array of topics that guide the reader from the initial planning steps to the completion of successful fieldwork, including how to design fieldwork as a supervisor. It provides students with the opportunity to not only assess various situations, but also utilize their knowledge to demonstrate clinical reasoning. A multitude of activities are included from the first page to the last, designed to groom students for their fieldwork. The Successful Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student is the ultimate resource for OT/OTA students and the clinicians who educate them, providing a wealth of information while allowing for clinical reasoning to occur. This one-of-a-kind book contains unique features that will prove beneficial to students at varying degrees of education. Features: Each chapter includes activities and assignments for students to complete as they prepare for fieldwork. The text is filled with real-life fieldwork student cases. The text teaches how to prevent problems that can occur, as well as how to fix them when they do.

Author : Christine A. Manville
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781617112508
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Christine A. Manville and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant is a comprehensive text that delineates the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the delivery of mental health services. Christine Manville and Jeremy Keough provide information and learning activities that enable the student to build knowledge of mental health practice, incorporating approaches used in the traditional medical model, as well as the community. The impact of mental illness on occupational performance across the lifespan is also examined. Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant guides the reader in how to analyze the service environment, including cultural, societal and political factors; explore the client's participation in age-appropriate, meaningful occupations; and, under supervision of the occupational therapist, provide treatment that includes 1:1 and group interventions. Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant structures each chapter to provide an enhanced approach to student learning by incorporating concepts from Bloom's Taxonomy. Current and emerging trends in mental health practice are discussed, as well as service provision in the traditional medical model. The appendices include a discussion of additional factors that impact the provision and efficacy of therapy services, including pharmacology and ethical and legal issues. Features: Provides an overview of the DSM-5 and the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. These classification systems provide a common language for practitioners from a variety of disciplines to communicate about the impact of mental illness on occupational performance and participation Describes the use of general educational strategies to enhance the teaching/learning process in the provision of occupational therapy services Terminology from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition is utilized to enhance the development of clinical reasoning and practice skills Provides information on how to communicate effectively with clients Mental health practice is viewed across the lifespan Instructor's materials include PowerPoint presentations, student study sheets, tests questions, and application questions for each chapter Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used in the classroom. Mental Health Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant is an excellent side-by-side resource for the occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, or any practitioner working in a mental health setting.

Author : Amy J Mahle
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803689802
Total Pages : 1086 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adult Physical Conditions written by Amy J Mahle and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 OTAs to meet their unique needs, this approach combines theory with the practical, evidence-based functional content that develops the critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills that are the foundation for professional, knowledgeable, creative, and competent practice.

Author : Jennifer Creek
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702048763
Total Pages : 621 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occupational Therapy and Mental Health written by Jennifer Creek and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive textbook for occupational therapy students and occupational therapists working in the field of mental health. It presents different theories and approaches, outlines the occupational therapy process, discusses the context of practice and describes a wide range of techniques used by occupational therapists. These include physical activity, cognitive approaches, group work, creative activities, play and life skills. The book covers all areas of practice in the field, including mental health promotion, acute psychiatry, community work, severe and enduring mental illness, working with older people, child and adolescent mental health, forensic occupational therapy, substance misuse and working with people on the margins of society. The theory chapters are written by occupational therapists who are recognised experts in their fields and the applied chapters are written by practitioners. An innovation in this edition is the inclusion of commentaries by service users on some of the chapters. This fourth edition has been extensively revised and updated. The new structure reflects changes in service delivery and includes sections on: philosophy and theory base the occupational therapy process ensuring quality the context of occupational therapy occupations client groups. Important new areas that are covered include mental health promotion, evidence-based practice, community development and continuing professional development. Addresses the needs of the undergraduate course - covers all the student needs for this subject area in one volume. Links between theory and practice are reinforced throughout Written by a team of experienced OT teachers and practitioners Comprehensive - covers theory, skills and applications as well as management The clear structure with the division of chapters into six distinct sections makes it easy to learn and revise from as well as easy to refer to for quick reference in the clinical situation. Provides key reading and reference lists to encourage and facilitate more in-depth study on any aspect. It is written in a style that is easy to read and understand; yet there is enough depth to take students through to their final year of education. Chapters on the application of occupational therapy are written by practising clinicians, so they are up-to-date and realistic. For qualified occupational therapists, the book includes a review of current theories and approaches to practice, with references so that they can follow up topics of particualr interest. Suitable for BSc and BSc (Hons) occupational therapy courses.

Author : Amy Solomon
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781556425387
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Management Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Amy Solomon and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text addresses the management skills necessary for the occupational therapy assistant, providing definitions, explanations and examples of leadership for the student. The chapters empower practitioners in areas such as communication, ethics, reimbursement and managing change.

Author : Cynthia Meyer
Publisher : LWW
ISBN 13 : 9781975189891
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early's Mental Health Concepts and Techniques in Occupational Therapy written by Cynthia Meyer and published by LWW. This book was released on 2024-05-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with up-to-date, evidence-based practice information and examples of contemporary interventions, Early's Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for Occupational Therapy Practice, 6th Edition, equips occupational therapy/occupational therapy assistant students and practitioners with an authoritative guide to working effectively with clients with mental health issues across all practice settings. This practical, bestselling text delivers a holistic approach to client care, directly addressing the clinical needs of COTAs and OTs in assessing clients' psychosocial status and providing interventions that improve their quality of life. An ideal resource for OT students as well as those pursuing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate, the extensively updated 6th Edition expands coverage of the many assessments and interventions available in today's clinical practice, empowering users with a sound foundation in occupational therapy processes and clearly demonstrating how to effectively intervene to meet the needs of clients with mental health issues. NEW! Assessments and Interventions section boosts students' clinical application capabilities for confident OT/OTA practice. UPDATED! OT models aligned with the latest OT Practice Framework keep students current with the latest practices and approaches. NEW! Full-color presentation increases student engagement and clarifies complex information.

Author : Diane Dirette
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1975154967
Total Pages : 2008 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction written by Diane Dirette and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 2008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to help students become effective, reflective practitioners, this fully updated edition of the most widely used occupational therapy text for the course continues to emphasize the “whys” as well as the “how-tos” of holistic assessment and treatment. Now in striking full color and co-edited by renowned educators and authors Diane Powers Dirette and Sharon Gutman, Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, Eighth Edition features expert coverage of the latest assessment techniques and most recent trends in clinical practice. In addition, the book now explicitly integrates “Frames of Reference” to help students connect theories to practice and features a new six-part organization, thirteen all-new chapters, new pedagogy, and more.

Author : Karen Sladyk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Karen Sladyk and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic foundation work developed by Sally Ryan, COTA, ROH, has been completely revised and updated to reflect current healthcare trends. The reformulation of Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues and Techniques, Third Edition includes occupation-based case studies that highlight the didactic material presented in each chapter, along with an updated style of information. Four sections make up the new integrated text. The first section looks at important foundation concepts such as history, uniform technology, and the occupational therapy process. The second section introduces readers to people who are experiencing the challenges of disabilities. The chapters provide general information about the disabilities, as well as essential vocabulary and key concepts. The third section provides information on the "doing" of occupational therapy. Foundation treatment techniques are introduced so readers can master basic skills and continue to research current practice. Lastly, the fourth section focuses on the management aspects of an OTA's professional life. How-to information, as well as professional development, is the focus of this section.

Author : Mary Beth Patnaude
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323550541
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant E-Book written by Mary Beth Patnaude and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Intervention Principles for Feeding and Eating chapter is added to this edition. NEW! Reorganization of all chapters aligns content more closely with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. NEW! Combined chapters make the material more concise and easier to navigate.