Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Practice Settings

Description

Be prepared for the growing opportunities to practice in community-based settings with the 2nd Edition of this groundbreaking resource.

From basic principles and policy issues through the variety of settings to the future role of the OT, a noted authority in the field introduces you to all aspects of this rapidly expanding field of practice. You’ll be prepared to take on new roles, to take unusual risks, and to envision service in creative ways.

Contents

1 Community-Based Practice: Occupation in Context
2 Paradigm Shift: From the Medical Model to the Community Model
3 Public Health, Community Health, and Occupational Therapy
4 Theoretical Frameworks for Community-Based Practice
5 Legislation and Policy Issues
6 Program Development for Community Health: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Strategies
7 Accessibility Issues
8 Community-Based Work Programs
9 Adult Day-Care Programs
10 Independent Living Programs
11 Home Health
12 Specialized Practice in Home Health
13 Hospice
14 Early Intervention Programs
15 Community-Based Mental Health Services
16 Community-Based Approaches for Substance use Disorders
17 Future Directions in Community-Based Practice
18 Implications for Professional Education and Research

Appendix
Index