Conceptual Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice

Thoroughly revised and updated, the 4th Edition of this groundbreaking text traces the historical development of the foundations of modern occupational therapy theory; examines its status today; and, looks to its future. Dr. Kielhofner compares and contrasts eight well-known models, using diagrams to illustrate their practical applications and to highlight their similarities and differences. Well organized chapters are supported by extensive references. This title offers the most comprehensive coverage of theories in the field. It presents a framework for understanding what kind of knowledge is needed to support practice and critically examines existing knowledge. It provides a structure for thinking about and analyzing knowledge in order to compare different approaches. It includes summary tables for each model. It highlights profession-wide concepts such as dynamic systems, narrative, and occupational form.

ISBN 0803620705   Pages 315 ISBN13 9780803620704 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher F.A. Davis Company   Weight (grammes) 789 Imprint F.A. Davis Company   Published in Pennsylvania Format Hardback   Previous ISBN 9780803611375 Publication date 01 Jul 2009   Height (mm) 262 Library of Congress 2008050043   Width (mm) 178 DEWEY 615.8515   Spine width (mm) 24 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly

An Overview of Occupational Therapy's Conceptual Foundations; Introduction; The Kind of Knowledge Needed to Support Practice; The Early Development of Occupational Therapy Practice: The Preparadigm and Occupational Therapy Paradigm Period; The Development of Occupational Therapy Practice in Mid-Century: A New Paradigm of Inner Mechanisms; Emergence of the Contemporary Paradigm: A Return to Occupation; Conceptual Practice Models; The Biomechanical Model; The Cognitive Model; The Functional Group Model; The Intentional Relationship Model; The Model of Human Occupation; The Motor Control Model; The Sensory Integration Model; Related Knowledge; The Nature and Use of Related Knowledge; The Medical Model; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Disabilities Studies; Using the Conceptual Foundations in Practice; Using the Conceptual Foundations in Practice: Creation of a Personal Conceptual Portfolio; Therapeutic Reasoning: Using Occupational Therapy's Conceptual Foundations in Everyday Practice; Activity Analysis: Using the Conceptual Foundations to Understand the Fit between Persons and Occupations.

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