Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy

by Jacobs, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781556422973
• ISBN10: 1556422970
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-01-01
• Publisher: Slack Inc

Summary

Developed by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, this handy reference provides many of the terms, concepts, and conditions that are specific to occupational therapy practice and are essential to a student or practicing clinician's knowledge. Words are presented with easy-to-understand definitions and contexts in order to ensure clarification of complex or confusing terms. This resource, unique to occupational therapy, addresses terms from the most common to the most misunderstood. It provides up-to-date and comprehensive information including definitions presented in Uniform Terminology for Occupational Therapy (3rd ed.), the Braille Alphabet, an introduction to sign language, and suggested readings.

Table of Contents

Dedication	iii	(4)
Acknowledgments	vii	(1)
About the Editor	viii	(1)
Introduction	ix
Dictionary of Terms	1	(176)
Bibliography	177	(6)
List of Appendices	183	(142)
Appendix 1: Suggested Readings	185	(11)
Appendix 2: General Acronyms and Abbreviations	196	(15)
Appendix 3: Evaluation Acronyms	211	(2)
Appendix 4: Organization Acronyms	213	(9)
Appendix 5: Uniform Terminology for Occupational Therapy (3rd ed.)	222	(26)
Appendix 6: American Occupational Therapy Association Core Values and Attitudes of Occupational Therapy Practice	248	(5)
Appendix 7: American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics	253	(4)
Appendix 8: State Licensure Boards	257	(11)
Appendix 9: World Wide Web Sites in Rehabilitation	268	(5)
Appendix 10: World Health Organization Classifications Relating to the Consequences of Diseases	273	(1)
Appendix 11: The Braille Alphabet	274	(1)
Appendix 12: Basic Signs and Tips for Communicating With Individuals With Hearing Impairments	275	(3)
Appendix 13: Illustrations of Range of Motion	278	(10)
Appendix 14: Illustrations of Splints	288	(8)
Appendix 15: Weights and Measures	296	(2)
Appendix 16: The Metric System	298	(2)
Appendix 17: English and Metric Conversion	300	(2)
Appendix 18: Symbols	302	(1)
Appendix 19: Classifications According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.)	303	(22)
Calendar	325
Notes	325