Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition

Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition

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Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition

by Heidi McHugh Pendleton PhD OTR/L FAOTA (Author), Winifred Schultz-Krohn PhD OTR/L BCP SWC FAOTA (Author)

by Heidi McHugh Pendleton PhD OTR/L FAOTA (Author), Winifred Schultz-Krohn PhD OTR/L BCP SWC FAOTA (Author)

Introduction

Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition is an essential resource for occupational therapists in their practice with adults who have physical disabilities. This comprehensive textbook covers the foundational knowledge and skills needed to provide effective occupational therapy interventions. Written by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, this edition is updated with new content and features to enhance learning and application in a clinical setting.

Review

In this 8th edition, Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy continues to be a trusted resource for occupational therapists. The book is organized in a logical and accessible manner, making it easy for readers to navigate through the chapters and find the information they need. The case-based learning approach is particularly effective, as it allows readers to apply the concepts to real-life scenarios. The threaded case studies woven throughout each chapter provide practical examples that help readers understand the application of theory to practice.

One of the standout features of this edition is the inclusion of new full-color photos. These visuals enhance the learning experience by providing clear illustrations of techniques, equipment, and interventions. The addition of OT Practice Notes and Ethical Considerations boxes also adds depth to the content, as they provide important considerations and guidance for professional practice.

The book focuses on the occupational therapist’s role in health and wellness, aligning with the OTA’s identified key practice area. It emphasizes the importance of prevention, in addition to intervention or treatment, showing how occupational therapists can take a proactive approach to patient care. The evidence-based content throughout the book ensures that therapists are equipped with the latest research and best practices in evaluation and intervention.

Cultural and ethnic diversity is another important aspect covered in the book. Each chapter highlights occupational therapy’s commitment to considering diversity, ensuring that therapists are able to provide client-centered care that respects and values individual differences.

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Ordering Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition will be a valuable investment in your professional development as an occupational therapist. The book provides a comprehensive foundation for clinical reasoning skills and is filled with practical information that can be immediately applied in practice.

Whether you are a student studying occupational therapy, a new graduate, or an experienced therapist looking to refresh your knowledge, this book will be an invaluable resource. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to adult physical dysfunction, including spinal cord injury, low back pain, special needs of the older adult, orthotics, burns and burn rehabilitation, and amputations and prosthetics.

With its new and updated content, clear organization, and case-based learning approach, Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition will equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide effective occupational therapy interventions. Order your copy today and take your practice to the next level!

Product Details

  • eBook Digital: 1312 pages
  • Publisher: Mosby; 8 edition (May 15, 2017)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0323339271
  • ISBN-13: 978-0323339278

Product Details

  • UNIQUE! Threaded case studies
    , woven throughout each chapter, help you apply concepts to real-life clinical practice.

  • UNIQUE! Ethical Considerations boxes highlight the key ethical concerns of treatment options so you can practice ethically.
  • UNIQUE! OT Practice Notes convey important considerations for professional practice.
  • Focuses on the occupational therapist’s role in health and wellness, which the OTA has identified as a key practice area in the 21st century.
  • Information on prevention, rather than simply intervention or treatment, shows how OTs can take a proactive role in patient care.
  • Evidence-based content included throughout, especially in regards to evaluation and intervention.
  • Content on occupational therapy’s commitment to considering cultural and ethnic diversity in every chapter.
  • Key terms, chapter outlines, chapter objectives lay out the information you can expect to learn from each chapter.
  • NEW! Coverage of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-3)
    increases your understanding of the OTPF-3 and its relationship to the practice of occupational therapy with adults who have physical disabilities.

  • NEW! All new section on the therapeutic use of self, which the OTPF lists as the single most important line of intervention occupational therapists can provide.
  • NEW! Chapter on hospice and palliative care presents the evidence-base for hospice and palliative care occupational therapy; describes the role of the occupational therapist with this population within the parameters of the third edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-3); and recommends clinician self-care strategies to support ongoing quality care.
  • UPDATED! Completely revised Spinal Cord Injury chapter addresses restoration of available musculature; self-care; independent living skills; short- and long-term equipment needs; environmental accessibility; and educational, work, and leisure activities. It looks at how the occupational therapist offers emotional support and intervention during every phase of the rehabilitation program.
  • UPDATED! Completely revised chapter on low back pain discusses topics that are critical for the occupational therapist including: anatomy; client evaluation; interventions areas; client-centered occupational therapy analysis; and intervention strategies for frequently impacted occupations.
  • UPDATED! Revised Special Needs of the Older Adult chapter now utilizes a top-down approach, starting with wellness and productive aging, then moving to occupation and participation in meaningful activity and finally, highlighting body functions and structures which have the potential to physiologically decline as a person ages.
  • NEW and EXPANDED! Additional section in the Orthotics chapter looks at the increasing array of orthotic devices available in today’s marketplace, such as robot-assisted therapy, to support the weak upper extremity.
  • UPDATED! Revised chapters on joint range of motion and evaluation of muscle strength include new full color photos to better illustrate how to perform these key procedures.
  • EXPANDED! New information in the Burns and Burn Rehabilitation chapter, including expanded discussions on keloid scars, silver infused dressings, biosynthetic products, the reconstructive phase of rehabilitation, and patient education.
  • UPDATED and EXPANDED! Significantly updated chapter on amputations and prosthetics includes the addition of a new threaded case study on “Daniel”, a 19-year-old combat engineer in the United States Army who suffered the traumatic amputation of his non-dominant left upper extremity below the elbow.
  • Hardcover: 1312 pages
  • Publisher: Mosby; 8 edition (May 15, 2017)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0323339271
  • ISBN-13: 978-0323339278

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