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Lying Down in the Ever-Falling Snow
First used to describe the weariness the public felt toward media portrayals of societal crises, the term compassion fatigue has been taken up by health professionals to name—along with burnout, vicarious traumatization, compassion stress, and secondary traumatic stress—the condition of caregivers who become “too tired to care.” Compassion, long seen as the foundation of ethical caring, is increasingly understood as a threat to the well-being of those who offer it. Through the lens of hermeneutic phenomenology, the authors present an insider’s perspective on compassion fatigue, its effects on the body, on the experience of time and space, and on personal and professional relationsh...
The Roles of Occupational Therapists in Continuity of Care
This authoritative book explores specific strategies that OTs use to facilitate the successful transfer of their patients to home and community.
Private Practice in Occupational Therapy
Valuable insights into the potentials, risks, and excitement of establishing a private practice in occupational therapy. This groundbreaking volume provides general and specific ideas to help guide the OT professional who is considering independent practice.
Occupational Therapy for People with Eating Dysfunctions
A wealth of both basic and new knowledge about eating activities and deficits. For clinicians and students alike, this practical volume examines how OT professionals can better care for patients with eating dysfunctions.
Computer Applications in Occupational Therapy
Here is an invaluable book that provides you with a comprehensive introduction and exploration of the present and future issues of computer use in occupational therapy. This practical book will serve as a resource--to the novice, the experienced, and the student--regarding the often overwhelming world of microcomputer use in your profession. Computer Applications in Occupational Therapy will serve as your source of answers to the questions you may have regarding the often overwhelming world of microcomputer usage in your field. Occupational therapy professionals explore such topics as the impact of this new technology on rehabilitation, robotics and the disabled, and the computer as an administrative tool and as an educational tool. With this practical guide, you can learn how to best use the computer for your specific needs and avoid the pitfalls that many encounter when first using the computer.
Occupational Therapy for the Energy Deficient Patient
Here are the newest, most successful treatment strategies and tools to help patients compensate for energy deficiencies. Professionals in the occupational therapy field focus much-needed attention on the phenomenon of low energy--an unavoidable consequence of many illnesses and accidents--and offer some constructive ideas the occupational therapist can use to help patients confront and overcome low energy that is a barrier to satisfying independent living. Both biological and physiological energy considerations are thoroughly addressed in relation the elderly, as well as to patients suffering from depression, heart and lung disease, stroke, and limb deficiencies.
Sociocultural Implications in Treatment Planning in Occupational Therapy
Focuses on special ethnic groups and their distinct needs and shows how the OT can more effectively recognize and attend to them. Specific treatment applications are included that address the cultural needs in black, Hispanic, Asian, Eskimo, and Appalachian populations, as well as persons in diverse socioeconomic circumstances.
The Changing Roles of Occupational Therapists in the 1980s
A look at the changing and emerging roles being assumed by occupational therapists, with suggestions for new strategies.
Occupational Therapy Strategies and Adaptations for Independent Daily Living
This volume contains the clinical expertise of some fourteen authors or author teams addressing the issue of occupational therapy to assist in independent daily living. the articles range from an overview of the role of occupational therapists to specific applications and technical resources.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact and prevention strategies of FADS. Edited by world-renowned experts, this compendium includes the latest research results to provide new insights and realistic estimations of FADS frequencies in Western communities. An invaluable resource for every professional dealing with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of FADS, from researchers via health professionals to social workers.
