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Contributors	p. xi
Foreword	p. xvii
Preface	p. xxi
Foundations for Practice
History and philosophy of occupational therapy	p. 3
Introduction
A history of occupational therapy
Concepts and legacies from early writings
Links with medicine
A philosophy for occupational therapy
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Further reading
Occupation for therapy	p. 25
Introduction
Defining occupation
Occupation, health and wellbeing
Occupation as a person-centred concept
The consequences of occupational loss
Occupational dysfunction
The need for evidence
So what is the evidence?
Using occupation for therapy
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Theoretical frameworks	p. 47
Introduction
The importance of theory
Defining terms
Linking terms
Theory in practice
Conclusion
References
Skills
Skills for practice	p. 85
Introduction
Reasoning and reflection in clinical analysis and application
Gathering and analysing information
Planning and problem solving
Identifying suitable solutions
Evaluating outcomes
Conclusion
References
Assessment	p. 107
Introduction
The complexity of occupational therapy assessment
Assessment and clinical reasoning
Defining levels of function
Top-down versus bottom-up assessment approaches
Methods of data collection
Factors to consider when selecting an assessment approach
Standardised assessment
Non-standardised assessments
Psychometric properties
Selecting assessments
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Activity analysis	p. 145
Introduction
Meaning and relevance of activity in occupational performance
Activity analysis models
Activity analysis at work
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Tools for living	p. 165
Introduction
Management of the environment: Introduction
Principles
Process
Principles of orthotics
Introduction
Assessment
Therapeutic use of orthoses
Principles of orthotic design
Manufacture of orthoses
Conclusion
Moving and handling: Introduction
Legislative framework
Principles of back care
Risk assessment
Handling techniques
Conclusion
Aids to mobility: Walking aids
Hoists
Wheelchairs
Outdoor transport
References
Further reading
Professional context	p. 211
Introduction
Policy and professional bodies
Professional and employment regulation
Practice
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Principles for Practice
Psychosocial perspectives in person-centred practice	p. 255
Introduction
Phenomenology, humanistic psychology and their influence on practice
Lifespan development
Life events and response to change
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Life skills	p. 275
Introduction
What are life skills?
Development of life skills
Basic transferable skills
Specific self-maintenance activities
Role duties
Leisure
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Useful contact
Practice
Cerebral palsy	p. 317
Introduction
The developing child
Obtaining a diagnosis
Prognosis
The intervention team
The context of occupational therapy
Theoretical foundations for intervention
Efficacy studies
Principles underlying intervention
The occupational therapy process
Frequently identified areas requiring intervention
Conclusion
References
Useful contacts
Muscular dystrophy	p. 341
Introduction
The effect of muscular dystrophy on occupational performance
Prognosis
The intervention team
Evidence-based practice
Theoretical foundations of intervention
Intervention
Specific intervention strategies
Conclusion
References
Useful contacts
Burns	p. 363
Introduction
The intervention team
The role of the occupational therapist
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Upper limb amputees and limb-deficient children	p. 379
Introduction
The intervention team
Theoretical foundations for intervention
Intervention
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Acquired brain injury	p. 395
Introduction
Functional impact
The intervention team
Intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Spinal cord lesions	p. 417
Introduction
Philosophy of spinal cord lesion rehabilitation
Theoretical foundations underpinning intervention
Intervention team
Rehabilitation following a spinal cord lesion
Special considerations
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Upper limb trauma	p. 441
Introduction
Psychosocial impact of injury
Pain management
Other factors
The team
Theoretical foundations of intervention
Interventions
Conclusion
References
Further reading
HIV/AIDS	p. 455
Introduction
Effects of the HIV virus on occupational performance
Service provision
Theoretical foundations for intervention
Assessment
Intervention
Conclusion
References
Useful contacts
Cerebrovascular accident	p. 477
Introduction
Impairments caused by a CVA and their effect on occupation
The role of the multidisciplinary team in recovery and rehabilitation
Theoretical foundations for occupational therapy intervention
Assessment
Early intervention activities
Longer-term intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Motor neurone disease	p. 489
Introduction
What is motor neurone disease?
The impact of MND on occupational performance
The multidisciplinary team and working together
Occupational therapy intervention
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Multiple sclerosis	p. 507
Introduction
Impact of multiple sclerosis
The intervention team
Occupational therapy--theoretical foundations for intervention
Intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Spinal disorder (back pain)	p. 523
Introduction
Epidemiology and risk factors
Progress of the condition
The team
Foundations for practice
Assessment and intervention
Acknowledgements
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Rheumatoid arthritis	p. 543
Introduction
Aims of management
The treatment team
Theoretical foundations of treatment
Patient education and self-efficacy
Therapy provision
Occupational therapy intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Oncology	p. 565
Introduction
Treatment settings and the treatment team
Theoretical foundations for intervention
Intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Cardiac and respiratory disease	p. 581
Introduction
The extent of the problem
Types of respiratory disease
Impact of chronic respiratory disease
Types of coronary disease
Impact of coronary disease
Impact of coronary heart disease
The intervention team
Occupational therapy intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Parkinson's disease	p. 599
Introduction
The intervention team
Theoretical framework
Interventions
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Osteoarthritis	p. 617
Introduction
Problems associated with OA
The impact of OA
Management of OA
Theoretical foundations for intervention
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Useful contacts
Glossary	p. 637
Index	p. 641
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