Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents - E-Book

Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents - E-Book
Author: Jane Clifford O'Brien
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 915
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323512623
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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Occupational Therapy** The number one book in pediatric OT is back! Focusing on children from infancy to adolescence, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 8th Edition provides comprehensive, full-color coverage of pediatric conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. Its emphasis on application of evidence-based practice includes: eight new chapters, a focus on clinical reasoning, updated references, research notes, and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions. Coverage of new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends, with additional case studies, keeps you in-step with the latest advances in the field. Developmental milestone tables serve as a quick reference throughout the book! - Full-color, contemporary design throughout text includes high-quality photos and illustrations. - Case-based video clips on the Evolve website demonstrate important concepts and rehabilitation techniques. - Research Notes boxes and evidence-based summary tables help you learn to interpret evidence and strengthen clinical decision-making skills. - Coverage of OT for children from infancy through adolescence includes the latest research, techniques and trends. - Case studies help you apply concepts to actual situations you may encounter in practice. - Learning objectives indicate what you will be learning in each chapter and serve as checkpoints when studying for examinations. - A glossary makes it easy for you to look up key terms. - NEW! Eight completely new chapters cover Theory and Practice Models for Occupational Therapy With Children, Development of Occupations and Skills From Infancy Through Adolescence, Therapeutic Use of Self, Observational Assessment and Activity Analysis, Evaluation Interpretation, and Goal Writing, Documenting Outcomes, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Vision Impairment. - NEW! A focus on theory and principles Practice Models promote clinical reasoning. - NEW! Emphasis on application of theory and frames of reference in practice appear throughout chapters in book. - NEW! Developmental milestone tables serve as quick reference guides. - NEW! Online materials included to help facilitate your understanding of what's covered in the text. - NEW! Textbook is organized into six sections to fully describe the occupational therapy process and follow OTPF.

Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation - E-Book

Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation - E-Book
Author: Rolando T. Lazaro
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1414
Release: 2019-12-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323641946
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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation** Develop problem-solving strategies for individualized, effective neurologic care! Under the new leadership of Rolando Lazaro, Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th Edition, covers the therapeutic management of people with activity limitations, participation restrictions, and quality of life issues following a neurological event. This comprehensive reference reviews basic theory and addresses the best evidence for evaluation tools and interventions commonly used in today's clinical practice. It applies a time-tested, evidence-based approach to neurological rehabilitation that is perfect for both the classroom and the clinic. Now fully searchable with additional case studies through Student Consult, this edition includes updated chapters and the latest advances in neuroscience. - Comprehensive reference offers a thorough understanding of all aspects of neurological rehabilitation. - Expert authorship and editors lend their experience and guidance for on-the-job success. - UNIQUE! A section on neurological problems accompanying specific system problems includes hot topics such as poor vision, vestibular dysfunction, dementia and problems with cognition, and aging with a disability. - A problem-solving approach helps you apply your knowledge to examinations, evaluations, prognoses, and intervention strategies. - Evidence-based research sets up best practices, covering topics such as the theory of neurologic rehabilitation, screening and diagnostic tests, treatments and interventions, and the patient's psychosocial concerns. - Case studies use real-world examples to promote problem-solving skills. - Comprehensive coverage of neurological rehabilitation across the lifespan — from pediatrics to geriatrics. - Terminology adheres to the best practices, follows The Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and the WHO-ICF World Health model. - NEW! enhanced eBook on Student Consult. - UPDATED! Color photos and line drawings clearly demonstrate important concepts and clinical conditions students will encounter in practice. - NEW and EXPANDED! Additional case studies and videos illustrate how concepts apply to practice. - Updated chapters incorporate the latest advances and the newest information in neurological rehabilitation strategies. - NEW and UNIQUE! New chapter on concussion has been added. - Separate and expanded chapters on two important topics: Balance and Vestibular.