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Authors: Heidi McHugh Pendleton, Winifred Schultz-Krohn

March 25, 2024
Language: English
Hardback
Pages: 1384
ISBN: 9780323792554

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to treat clients/patients with physical disabilities! Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 9th Edition uses a case-based approach threaded through each chapter to provide a solid foundation in evaluation, intervention, and clinical reasoning. The text continues to support the entry-level occupational therapist and the experienced occupational therapist focused on expanding skills and knowledge. With the OT practice framework as a guide, you will focus on the core concepts and central goals of client care. And by studying threaded case studies, you will learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Written by a team of expert OT educators and professionals led by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, this edition includes an eBook free with each new print purchase, featuring a fully searchable version of the entire text.

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Key features

UNIQUE! Threaded case studies

begin and are woven through each chapter, helping you develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills and to apply concepts to real-life clinical practice.

UNIQUE! Ethical Considerations boxes examine the obligation to collaborate with clients on their care, using evidence to select treatment options.

UNIQUE! OT Practice Notes convey important tips and insights into professional practice.

Illustrated, evidence-based content provides a foundation for practice, especially relating to evaluation and intervention.

Information on prevention — rather than simply intervention or treatment — shows how OTs can take a proactive role in client care.

Focus on health promotion and wellness addresses the role of the occupational therapist in what the AOTA has identified as a key practice area.

Content on cultural and ethnic diversity is included in every chapter, reflecting occupational therapy’s commitment to this important issue.

Key terms, chapter outlines, and chapter objectives highlight the information you can expect to learn from each chapter.

About the Authors:

Heidi McHugh Pendleton

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA

Winifred Schultz-Krohn

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA

Keywords:
occupational therapy, physical dysfunction, OT practice, rehabilitation, clinical reasoning, case studies, intervention techniques, health promotion, prevention, wellness

Target Audience:
Occupational therapists, healthcare professionals, OT students, rehabilitation specialists, clinical educators, physical therapy professionals, academic researchers, healthcare administrators, occupational therapy educators, allied health professionals

Genre:
Medical, healthcare, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, professional development, education, clinical practice, health sciences, medical reference, wellness