Occupational Therapy Evidence in Practice for Physical Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy Evidence in Practice for Physical Rehabilitation provides students and practitioners with an essential textbook that both demonstrates and explains the application of evidence-based practice.

The contributors present case studies taken from their own experience which help to translate the rhetoric of evidence-based practice into real-life clinical settings. The client cases that have been selected demonstrate the realities and complexities of occupational therapy, representing the veracity of typical occupational therapy referrals. A range of physical, social, psychological and cultural needs are represented which are addressed in a variety of settings including the home, school and hospital. In addition, the cases studies are ordered according to lifespan in order to illustrate the subtle variations in practice that are necessary when considering the different occupational demands of children, young adults, adults, and older people.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Facilitating the educational potential of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

3 We're getting there! Achievements in Cerebral Palsy

4 A new tomorrow: successful rehabilitation post traumatic head injury 5 Enhancing the quality of life in clients with Multiple Sclerosis

6 Protection and Preservation: maintaining occupational independence in clients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

7 Enabling engagement in occupations post stroke

8 Travelling the integrated care pathway: one clients experience of total hip replacement

9 Managing Risk with the Older Person who has fallen

10 Conclusion