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Occupational Therapy and Older People
Anita Atwal
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Description for Occupational Therapy and Older People
Paperback. Fully updated and revised, this 2nd edition considers older people as major clients of occupational therapy services. It inspires innovation in the practice of occupational therapy with older people, encompasses current theories and challenges, and provides detailed coverage of bodily structures, functions and pathologies. Num Pages: 274 pages. BIC Classification: MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 434.
This book locates older people as major clients of occupational therapy services. It provides a comprehensive resource for students and a basic working reference for clinicians. The book encompasses current theories, debates and challenges which occupational therapists need to engage in if they are to provide pro-active and promotional approaches to ageing. Detailed coverage of bodily structures, functions and pathologies leads onto chapters dedicated to activity, occupation and participation.
This book locates older people as major clients of occupational therapy services. It provides a comprehensive resource for students and a basic working reference for clinicians. The book encompasses current theories, debates and challenges which occupational therapists need to engage in if they are to provide pro-active and promotional approaches to ageing. Detailed coverage of bodily structures, functions and pathologies leads onto chapters dedicated to activity, occupation and participation.
The ethos of the book is to inspire innovation in the practice of occupational therapy with older people, promoting successful ageing that entails control and empowerment.
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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
274
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
434g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781444333336
SKU
V9781444333336
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Ref
99-50
About Anita Atwal
Anita Atwal PhD, MSc, DipCOT, FHEA Anita is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy at Brunel University. Prior to her academic career Anita’s practice experience was in acute medicine, older people and neurology. Anita has continued her particular interest in older adults in the acute care setting into her academic career and has published over 30 articles in international ... Read more
Reviews for Occupational Therapy and Older People
“This book is a useful resource that we would recommend to practitioners.” (British Jnl Occupat Therapy, 1 October 2013)