Occupational Therapy and Mental Health (Occupational Therapy Essentials)

By Jennifer Creek

Occupational Therapy and Mental Health, 3rd Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the role and work of the occupational therapist in the fields of mental health and learning disability. The structure of the book presents a logical sequence for learning and is also an easy reference book for qualified occupational therapists.Addresses the needs of the undergraduate course - covers all the student needs for this subject area in one volume Links between theory and practice are reinforced throughoutWritten by a team of experienced OT teachers and practitionersComprehensive - covers theory, skills and applications as well as managementThe clear structure with the division of chapters into six distinct sections makes it easy to learn and to revise from, as well as easy to refer to for quick reference in the clinical situationProvides key reading and reference lists to encourage and facilitate more in-depth study on any aspectIt is written in a style that is easy to read and understand, yet there is enough depth to take students through to their final year of educationChapters on the application of occupational therapy are written by practising clinicians, so they are up-to-date and realisticFor qualified occupational therapists, the book includes a review of current theories and approaches to practice, with references so that they can follow up topics of particular interest.Totally rewritten and expanded chapter on forensic OT - this is a big growth area in OTExtensively updated chapters relating to the work of the OT in the communityTheory chapters rewritten and updated in line with the latest thinking and researchThree new chapters: 'Primary Care', 'Substance Abuse' and 'Loss and Grief' Five chapters have been completely rewritten by new authors: 'Record Keeping', 'Roles and Settings', 'Acute Psychiatry', 'Management and Budgeting'Chapter on quality assurance has been updated and renamed 'Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443064474
• ISBN13: 9780443064470
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 7.5"