Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction: Principles, Skills and Practice

This New Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the role and work of the occupational therapist with regard to physical illness or disability (as opposed to disorders of mental health). The aim of the text is to link OT theory with day-to-day practice. The book is designed to meet the needs of today's students but it is also recognised that many qualified OTs use the book for reference and the book has been designed and structured to make it easy to use by those who want to dip into it for quick reference as well as by the student.

Covers everything the student needs within the physical disorders part of their course

Lists theory of principles to practice and management

Written and edited by a team of experienced OT teachers, clinicians and managers

Gives key references and further reading lists for more detailed study

Written within a framework of lifespan development in line with current teaching and practice.

Structure changed. Now 4 Parts : Foundations for Practice/ Skills for Practice/ Principles for Practice/ Practice.

Practice Part subdivided into 4 new sections by age group: Children/ Young Aldult/ Mature Adult/ Elderly.

New chapters on Tools for Living/ Coping with ......./ Upper limb injuries/

Largely new team of contributors

Completely rewritten, restructured and updated.

Now presented within a framework of Lifespan development.