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Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Decision Making,
Edition 1 A Guide for Clinical Decision MakingEditors: By Natalie Michaels, PT, EdD, GCS Emeritus, Sandy Stevens, Ph.D., OTR/L, Roya Rezadoost, OTD, OTR/L and Ashley Rabuck, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS
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Master essential pathophysiology concepts for occupational therapy practice! Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Decision Making is a brand-new book that delivers comprehensive, system-by-system coverage of pathophysiology with a focus on its application in occupational therapy. Thorough information on health components includes cognition and mental health. This essential resource helps you recognize yellow and red flags in clinical settings and includes case studies to facilitate understanding and enhance occupational therapy performance across various settings.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage uses a system-by-system approach to clinical pathophysiology for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
- Includes both cognitive pathophysiology and pathophysiology affecting mental health with application for occupational therapy
- Clear guidelines help you learn to recognize yellow flags and red flags in the occupational therapy setting
- Case studies enhance your understanding and highlight the practical application of key concepts to occupational therapy practice
- Coverage across the life span addresses conditions affecting pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations
- Enhanced eBook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
About the author
By Natalie Michaels, PT, EdD, GCS Emeritus, Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA; Sandy Stevens, Ph.D., OTR/L, Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, TN; Roya Rezadoost, OTD, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Early Childhood program, Williamson County School District, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA and Ashley Rabuck, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Clinic, Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
Section I: Pathophysiology Through the Lifespan
Part I: The Client Interview
1. Screening for Occupational Therapy
2. Red Flags and the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice
Part II: Pediatric Conditions
3. Prenatal and Genetic Pathophysiology
4. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Infancy
5. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Early and Middle Childhood
Part III: Adolescent Conditions
6. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Female Adolescence
7. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Male Adolescence
Part IV: Adult and Older Adult Conditions
8. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Early and Middle Adulthood
9. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Late Adulthood
Section II: Pathophysiology by System
10. Cellular Pathophysiology and Neoplasms
11. Hematologic Pathophysiology
12. Integumentary Pathophysiology
13. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
14. Pulmonary Pathophysiology
15. Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
16. Hepatic and Biliary Pathophysiology
17. Urogenital Pathophysiology
18. Endocrine and Metabolic Pathophysiology
19. Environmental Pathogens and Neoplasms
20. Neuromusculoskeletal Pathophysiology
Section III: Pathophysiology Affecting Cognition
21. Cognition: Theoretical Constructs and Historical Overview
22. Cognitive Pathophysiology
Section IV: Pathophysiology Affecting Mental Health
23. Mood Disorders
24. Anxiety Disorders
25. Personality Disorders
26. Psychotic Disorders
27. Eating Disorders
28. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
29. Substance Use Disorders
Section V: Pathophysiology and the Occupational Therapy Practitioner
30. Pathophysiology and the Role of the Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Glossary of Pathophysiological Conditions
Glossary of Medical Conditions and Comorbidities
Index
Part I: The Client Interview
1. Screening for Occupational Therapy
2. Red Flags and the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice
Part II: Pediatric Conditions
3. Prenatal and Genetic Pathophysiology
4. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Infancy
5. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Early and Middle Childhood
Part III: Adolescent Conditions
6. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Female Adolescence
7. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Male Adolescence
Part IV: Adult and Older Adult Conditions
8. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Early and Middle Adulthood
9. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Late Adulthood
Section II: Pathophysiology by System
10. Cellular Pathophysiology and Neoplasms
11. Hematologic Pathophysiology
12. Integumentary Pathophysiology
13. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
14. Pulmonary Pathophysiology
15. Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
16. Hepatic and Biliary Pathophysiology
17. Urogenital Pathophysiology
18. Endocrine and Metabolic Pathophysiology
19. Environmental Pathogens and Neoplasms
20. Neuromusculoskeletal Pathophysiology
Section III: Pathophysiology Affecting Cognition
21. Cognition: Theoretical Constructs and Historical Overview
22. Cognitive Pathophysiology
Section IV: Pathophysiology Affecting Mental Health
23. Mood Disorders
24. Anxiety Disorders
25. Personality Disorders
26. Psychotic Disorders
27. Eating Disorders
28. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
29. Substance Use Disorders
Section V: Pathophysiology and the Occupational Therapy Practitioner
30. Pathophysiology and the Role of the Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Glossary of Pathophysiological Conditions
Glossary of Medical Conditions and Comorbidities
Index
ISBN:
9780443120787
Page Count:
300
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Occupational Therapy students; Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT); Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT); Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students
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