Using best evidence as well as professional and personal perspectives, Mountain explores the realities of later life, ageing in place, the implication of the technological age, meeting needs for rehabilitation, revisiting and valuing the core principles of occupational therapy, and more.

This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and specialist exercises for the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities in infants and adolescents; new thermal agents are being introduced and different types of physical therapy interventions are being introduced for the elderly both in the home and clinical setting. Additionally research into physical therapy interventions for patients with respiratory, cardiovascular disorders and stroke is being undertaken and new concepts of wheelchair design are being implemented.

Psychiatrie, santé mentale

This unique resource clearly presents a comprehensive range of elder care strategies and insights for the COTA. Coverage includes important trends, concepts and theories related to aging, as well as professional issues for occupational therapy professionals. A multi-disciplinary approach demonstrates the importance of the collaboration between the Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR), and COTA. Highlights the importance of COTAs to the care of elder patients. Key terms, chapter objectives, and review questions highlight key chapter content. Case Studies illustrate important principles and help readers apply what they've learned to actual situations. Reduces the stereotypical role of dependent patients and dispels myths about aging. Reflects the recently adopted Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and its interpretation when caring for elder patients. AARP statistics and AOTA documents have been updated to reflect current information. New photos have been added to enhance the material presented. The appendix on web resources is now divided by chapter and includes a brief description of each website. Features a new Evolve site with review questions and answers, web links, and much more. New cases studies and review questions are included in each chapter. Practice settings coverage has been expanded to cover traditional, non-traditional and assisted living facilities. The hospice chapter features new guidelines on effective communication with elders. The Aging Trends and Concepts chapter includes a discussion of the growing number of elder Americans living over the age of one hundred. The principle of "thriving" is introduced and discussed in the Social and Biological Theories of Aging chapter. In the chapter on Psychological Aspects of Aging, the need for elder social support is introduced and discussed, as is the principle of physical illness in relation to coping with a chronic disease or serious illness. Features an extended and updated discussion of Medicare, Federal Public Policies, and other public sources of funding and how they relate to COTA practice. Other rehabilitation services and coverage concepts are discussed in relation to Federal Health Care Policy. The Occupational Theories with Elders chapter introduces the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and presents several new scenarios that illustrate the framework in use. The chapter on sexuality in elders was expanded to include a specific discussion of elder homosexuals. A new section on wheelchair seating and positioning was added to the mobility chapter. Discusses decreased acuity and oculomotor dysfunction, and includes an in-depth presentation of the settings in which visual impairments are addressed. Features the latest information on arthritis therapy and total knee replacement.

This volume incorporates Sally E. Ryan's second edition of The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant printed first, followed by the popular Practice Issues in Occupational Therapy, all in one book. Both books are printed verbatim in this combined edition.

Contributi di: Jayne Brown, Sue Davies, Claire Ferguson, Gordon Grant, Elizabeth Hanson, John Keady, Janet Nolan, Mike Nolan, Jane Seymour.

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