Using occupational therapy theory in practice

Competence in any profession depends upon an understanding of the theory that underlies it. This concise and practical text for students and practitioners bridges the gap between occupational therapy theory and clinical practice, offering highly practical advice on using theory in practice in a wide range of settings. It considers the nature of professional practice and the need for a sound theoretical basis from which to plan, implement and justify interventions, and investigates the practical use of occupational therapy theory and the issues such use raises in health and social care settings from a European perspective. Every occupational therapy student worldwide needs to know about the underlying theory of their profession and its application to practice. The book particularly debates the nature of the theory of occupational therapy via the introduction of the concept of models of the profession as an umbrella for practice, all of which is brought to life via case studies incorporating expert advice, reflection exercises and assessment and evaluation forms. Quelle: Klappentext.

Reconfiguring professional thinking and conduct : a challenge for occupational therapists in practice / Della Fish and Gail Boniface -- Defining occupational therapy theory / Gail Boniface -- From strands to the invisibles : from a technical to a moral mode of reflective practice / Della Fish -- The use of self in occupational therapy / Alison Seymour -- Developing the use of the model of human occupation in a mental health service / Linda Keelan and Lisa John -- Using Reed and Sanderson's model of adaptation through occupation : a journey / Sharon James and Karen Lewis -- Using the Canadian model of occupational performance to reconfigure an integrated occupational therapy service / Siân Waygood [und weitere] -- Dealing with the barriers to change whilst implementing the Canadian model of occupational performance / Jane Walker and Gillian Thistlewood -- Developing occupational therapy theory in Poland / Ania Pietrzak and Magdalena Loska -- Using occupational therapy theory in Croatia / Andreja Bartolac -- Personal reflections on understanding and using the model of human occupation in practice / Sarah Cook -- Using occupational therapy theory within evidence based practice / Carl…