Occupational Therapy For Physical Dysfunction by Diane Dirette, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

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 Editionfeatures 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. NEW! An expert new co-editor teambrings a breadth of experience to this edition. NEW! AFrames of Referencesectionshows students how to connect the concepts to actual practice. NEW! Five new chapters in Sections 1, 2, and 3coverDocumentation of Occupational Therapy Services(Chapter 6),Visual Perceptual Assessment and Intervention(Chapter 9),Communication Assessment and Intervention(18),Cranial Nerve Assessment(20), andAssistive Technology (Chapter 26).NEW! Eight new chapters in Sections 4, 5, and 6coverBiomechanical, Rehabilitation: Motor Learning and Task-Oriented Approach;Functional Uses of Neurological Approaches;Diabetes; Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias;Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia;Sleep Disorders Secondary to Orthopedic and Neurological Disorders; andPsychosocial Adaptation to Disability. NEW! Major updatesto the coverage ofRehabilitation Technologyprepare students for practice in today's rapidly changing environment. NEW! Online videosare now referred to at relevant areas of the text to further reinforce concepts and bring techniques to life. Case Examplesdescribe both the OT process and the clinical reasoning behind the interventions. Evidence tablessummarize research studies to equip students with the best evidence for the effectiveness of the interventions. Assessment tableshighlight the psychometric properties and the strengths and weaknesses of individual assessment methods. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more | Occupational Therapy For Physical Dysfunction by Diane Dirette, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters