Quick Reference Dictionary For Occupational Therapy

by Karen Jacobs Edd, Otr/L, Cpe, Faota

• ISBN13: 9781556428654
• ISBN10: 1556428650
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781617116469
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-15
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated
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Summary

A leading resource for over a decade,Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapyhas provided occupational therapy professionals and students with pertinent information right at their fingertips. Revised and updated into a Fifth Edition, this pocket size resource includes the latest information in the field of occupational therapy. Within theFifth EditionofQuick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy, over 3,800 terms are defined (over 250 more than last edition) and 64 appendices are included (including 7 new). Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy, Fifth Editionby Dr. Karen Jacobs and Laela Jacobs is the only comprehensive dictionary available specifically for occupational therapy. The handy dictionary provides a quick reference to words, their definitions, and important resources that are used in daily practice and academic training. Its convenient size makes it easy to use whether yours"re in the clinic or at school. Features of the Fifth Edition: bull; Glossary of terms from the American Occupational Therapy Associationrs"s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 2 bull; Terms from occupational science bull; Glossary of terms from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapistsrs" Enabling II bull; Expanded and updated appendices more user-friendly! Some New Appendices Include: bull; Burn chart-rule of nines bull; Positive language bull; Nutrition basics bull; Visual impairment bull; Definitions of occupational therapy Occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistants, clinicians, faculty and students will benefit from the easy-to-use format and updated information thatQuick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy, Fifth Editionhas to offer. It is a must have for all in occupational therapy.

Author Biography

Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, is a past president and vice president of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a 2005 recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to the University of Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland. Dr. Jacobs is a clinical professor and the program director of distance education post-professional programs in occupational therapy at Boston University, Boston, MA. She earned a doctoral degree at the University of Massachusetts, a Master of Science in occupational therapy at Boston University, and a Bachelor of Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.  

Dr. Jacobs’ research examines the interface between the environment and human capabilities. In particular, she examines the individual factors and environmental demands associated with increased risk of functional limitations among populations of university and middle school-aged students, particularly in notebook computing and backpack use (http://people.bu.edu/kjacobs/index.shtml).  

In addition to being an occupational therapist, Dr. Jacobs is also a certified professional ergonomist and the founding editor of the international journal WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation.   

Dr. Jacobs is a faculty-in-residence and lives in an apartment in one of the dormitories at Boston University. She is the mother of three children—Laela, Joshua, and Ariel—and the amma (grandma in Icelandic) to Sophie Redd. She balances work with occupations such a cross country skiing, kayaking, photography, and travel.   

Laela Jacobs, OTR/L, received her degree in occupational therapy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL. She practiced as the rehabilitation coordinator/manager at Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, MA for the past 8 years and continues to work for Therapy Resources Management. Laela has expertise in reimbursement and vestibular, neurological, and orthopedic rehabilitation.   

Laela and her husband, Craig Simon, are the proud parents of Sophie Redd, born May 21, 2008. Laela’s interests include travel, theater, and spending time with her family.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Editors

Introduction

Dictionary of Terms

References

List of Appendices

American Occupational Therapy

Association Occupational Therapy

Code of Ethics

American Occupational Therapy

Association Guidelines to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics

American Occupational Therapy

Association Core Values and Attitudes of Occupational Therapy Practice

American Occupational Therapy

Association's Past Presidents

American Occupational Therapy

Association Statements

International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Frames of Reference Used in Occupational Therapy

Rancho Los Amigos Scales of Cognitive Functioning

Definitions of Occupational Therapy

Glossary and Definitions of Terms

Used in the Initial Health Assessment / Refugee Health Assessment

Levels of Assistance

Diseases, Pathologies, and Syndromes Defined

Laboratory Values

Metabolic Equivalent (MET) Values for Activity and Exercise

Guidelines for Blood Pressure

Management in Adults and Target Heart Rate

Brunnstrom's Stages of Recovery

Classifications of Seizures and Epilepsy

Stages of Alzheimer Disease

Stages of Decubitus Ulcers

Growth and Development in Early Childhood

Splints

Burn Chart-Rule of Nines

Visual Impairment

Nutrition Basics

Adaptive Nutrition

Wheelchair Measurement Procedures

Dermatomes

Cranial Nerves

Bones of the Body

Muscles of the Body

Muscles: Origin/Insertion/Action-Innervation-Blood Supply

Manual Muscle Testing

Range of Motion

Range of Motion: Illustrations

Reflex/Reaction

Total Hip Precautions

Functional Abilities by Spinal Cord Injury Level

Grasp and Pinch Averages

Grading Edema

Grading for Balance: Graded Posture Movement Ability of Individual

Pharmacology

Acronyms and Abbreviations: General

Acronyms: Evaluations

Acronyms: Organizational

Medical Roots Terminology

Symbols

Metric System

Metric and English Conversion

Statistics: Basic

Weights and Measures

Workstation Checklist

Positive Language

Braille Alphabet

Basic Signs and Tips for Communicating With Individuals

With Hearing Impairments

Useful German Phrases

Useful German Words

Useful French Phrases

Useful French Words

Useful Spanish Phrases

Useful Spanish Words

Legislation and Policy Decisions

Affecting Rehabilitation

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