Introduction to Occupational Therapy - E-Book

- NEW! Additional chapters cover Prioritizing Self Care; Leadership and Advocacy; The Lived Experience of OT Practitioners; and Technology to Support Occupational Engagement.- UPDATED! Revised content throughout provides the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner today.- NEW! Current content addresses societal trends influencing the profession, including occupational justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.- NEW! Expanded content includes historical influences of Black OTs, OTs of color, LGBTQIA, and multicultural groups, emphasizing action steps to promote, advocate, and enable diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession.- NEW! Perspectives from students, practitioners (therapists and OT assistants), professors, entrepreneurs, and retired practitioners are embedded in chapters.- UPDATED! The latest references and examples ensure the content is current and applicable for today's students.- Follows the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (4th Edition) (OTPF) and the newest Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Curriculum standards [2018].- Boxes with tips in many chapters apply content in practice related to concepts such as self-care, advocacy, critical thinking, and inclusion.- Representation of the diversity of the OT profession is reflected throughout the text in content and photos. Read more