Book, Tools for Occupational Therapy Practice 1/07[LS]

Tools for Occupational Therapy Practice was written to fill a gap between works on occupational therapy theory and those that focus on the administration of occupational therapy in specific conditions. Through her other two publications, Occupational Therapy - Perspectives and Processes and Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice, Rosemary Hagedorn has become recognized as a key thinker in the profession. In this publication, as in others, she demonstrates her ability to produce theory relevant to the daily practice of the extremely busy therapist. Key Topics: A practical guide that examines the four central processes of occupational therapy: therapeutic use of the self, assessment, occupational analysis and adaptation, and environmental analysis and adaptation. Explains the scope and purpose of each process and provides practical information about its application to working with adults. Describes the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy and makes explicit connections between theory and practice. Introduces a process-based, customer-centric model: Competent Occupational Performance in the Environment (COPE). Reflects the latest thinking in occupational therapy, including occupational and environmental analysis. Highly enjoyable and jargon-free. Tools for Occupational Therapy Practice describes the fundamental skills and arts of practice that are essential to client-centered practice. A work of invaluable value for all occupational therapy students and also for more experienced professionals, as it is very rich for reflection.