Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy

• Utgivningsdatum: 2027-01-04
• Mått: 152 x 229 x undefined mm
• Format: Häftad
• Språk: Engelska
• Antal sidor: 552
• Upplaga: 8
• Förlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• ISBN: 9781041258285

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Karen Jacobs is a clinical professor and program director of Boston University’s online post‑professional OTD program. She has worked at Sargent College since 1983. She is a former AOTA president, 2005 Fulbright Scholar, 2011 Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award recipient, and 2020 Outstanding Mentor Award honoree. She is a certified professional ergonomist and founding editor of WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. Mother of three and Amma (grandmother) of five, Karen enjoys travel, cooking, skiing, kayaking, and photography.Laela Simon earned her occupational therapy degree in 1999 and has practiced for over 25 years in physical rehabilitation, acute care, psychiatry, and home care, including director of rehabilitation roles. She holds certifications in Parkinson’s, vestibular, and cognitive rehabilitation. Currently working in home care and behavioral health in Connecticut, Laela is the mother of Sophie and Zachary. She is proud that her daughter is pursuing occupational therapy as a third‑generation practitioner. Laela enjoys gardening, meditation, travel, theater, and attending her children’s activities.Sophie Simon is an undergraduate in the health sciences program at Southern Connecticut State University with the aspiration that it will lead to a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Inspired by her mother and grandmother, both occupational therapists, Sophie aspires to follow their footsteps with interests in pediatrics and mental health. She is passionate about supporting children and individuals facing emotional and developmental challenges. In her free time, Sophie enjoys time with family and friends and staying active.

“The eighth edition of the Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy is a thoughtfully updated, forward-thinking resource that reflects the evolving scope of occupational therapy while preserving its value as a practical, go-to reference. Its expanded content, along with enhanced visual supports, makes it both highly relevant and accessible for contemporary practice. This edition will undoubtedly serve as an essential tool for practitioners, educators, and students alike.”— Alison Rebels, OTD, MS, OTR/L, RYT-200"Occupational therapy practice doesn't stand still, and neither does this reference. The eighth edition meets clinicians and students where the field is actually heading, with expanded coverage of AI, climate health, disaster response, and emerging practice areas that rarely make it into traditional textbooks. Whether you're a student just starting out or an experienced OTP who's seen the field evolve, this is the guide you'll keep reaching for." — Natalie A. Perkins, PP-OTD, MBA, M.Ed., OTR/L, FIIE, FAOTA“The eighth edition of the Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy is an indispensable resource that reflects the evolving scope of occupational therapy practice. With expanded content on artificial intelligence, disaster preparedness, and LGBTQIA+ terminology, it remains both practical and forward-thinking. Its integration of evidence-informed perspectives and inclusive terminology ensures clinicians, educators, and students have a relevant, accessible tool for contemporary practice.”— Suzanne Rappaport, OTD, OTR/L

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