Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Alzheimer s Disease and Related Disorders written by Patricia Schaber and published by American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice guideline are important tools for promoting the highest quality of care. This practice guideline gives occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and health care professionals an evidence-based guideline for providing the best, most appropriate care for adults with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders as well as their caregivers. Of the numerous types of dementia, some are rare, while others are reaching alarming proportions. The most prevalent is Alzheimer's disease, with 1 in 85 individuals predicted to have the disease by 2050, for a total of 107 million people globally. As the disease currently is progressive and ultimately fatal, there are major challenges not only for the individuals affected but also for their families and communities. This Practice Guideline reviews the symptoms, stages, and pharmacology as well as gives a detailed description of the occupational therapy process for various approaches and interventions. Appendixes include selected CPTTM and ICD-9-CM codes, as well as driving and community mobility issues for people with Alzheimer's disease.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Alzheimer s Disease and Related Major Neurocognitive Disorders written by Catherine Verrier Piersol and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Alzheimer s Disease written by Mary A. Corcoran and published by American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Individuals with Alzheimer s Disease written by Mary A. Corcoran and published by American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Driving and Community Mobility for Older Adults written by Wendy B. Stav and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Neurodegenerative Diseases written by Catherine Balsdon Richer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury written by Mary Vining Radomski and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Serious Mental Illness written by Catana Brown and published by American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leading cause of disability in the United States is serious mental illness, which poses political, economic, and social challenges. About 26% of American adults have a mental illness, and 6% have a serious mental illness. This population is the disability group least likely to be employed, with recent unemployment estimates ranging from 35% to 62%. This Practice Guideline provides an overview of the occupational therapy process for adults with serious mental illness, defining the domain and interventions that occur within acceptable practice. It provides evidence for intervention with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, as well as those related to education and supported education, work and supported employment, community living, health and wellness, and cognition.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Mood Disorders written by Peggy L. Denton and published by American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Neurodegenerative Diseases written by Susan J. Forwell and published by Amer Occupational Therapy Assn. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using evidence-based perspective and key concepts from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, this guideline provides an overview of the occupational therapy process for people with neurodegenerative diseases. It defines that process and the nature, frequency, and duration of intervention that occurs within the boundaries of acceptable practice with clients with multiple sclerosis, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Stroke written by Joyce S. Sabari and published by AOTA Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults written by Kerryellen Vroman and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised to re flect the latest AOTA standards, Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition is a quick, comprehensive reference to guide students and practitioners as they perform efficient evaluations of adults, identify problems, and plan and implement interventions to produce optimal therapeutic outcomes. Clinical examples illustrate the application of content, illustrations demonstrate assessment techniques, and extensive tables capture information in an easy-to-read manner. This completely revised and updated Second Edition covers a wide range of new assessments and tools for community-based practitioners, includes up-to-coverage of assessing clients in natural settings, and offers a strong focus on helping readers develop practical skills for the workplace.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders written by Virginia Stoffel and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults written by Karen Frank Barney and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-12-09 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look no further for the book that provides the information essential for successful practice in the rapidly growing field of gerontological occupational therapy! Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults is a new, comprehensive text edited by OT and gerontological experts Karen Frank Barney and Margaret Perkinson that takes a unique interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in covering every major aspects of geriatric gerontological occupational therapy practice. With 30 chapters written by 70 eminent leaders in gerontology and OT, this book covers the entire continuum of care for the aging population along with special considerations for this rapidly growing demographic. This innovative text also covers topical issues spanning the areas of ethical approaches to treatment; nutrition and oral health concerns; pharmacological issues; low vision interventions; assistive technology supports; and more to ensure readers are well versed in every aspect of this key practice area. UNIQUE! Intraprofessional and interprofessional approach to intervention emphasizes working holistically and collaboratively in serving older adults. Case examples help you learn to apply new information to actual patient situations. Questions at the end of each chapter can be used for discussion or other learning applications. Chapter on evidence-based practice discusses how to incorporate evidence into the clinical setting. Chapter on ethics provides a deeper understanding of how to address challenging ethical dilemmas. UNIQUE! Chapter on the wide range of physiological changes among the aging patient population highlights related occupational performance issues. UNIQUE! Chapter on oral health explores the challenges faced by older adults.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Stroke written by Jane D. Acquaviva and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Scott D. Tomchek and published by AOTA Press. This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occupational Therapy with Elders E Book written by Rene Padilla and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-03-18 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA, Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 3rd Edition provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and prevention to death and dying. A discussion of foundational concepts includes aging trends and strategies for elder care, and coverage of emerging areas includes low-vision rehabilitation, mobility issues including driving, and Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Expert authors René Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, and Helene Lohman offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. Unique! A focus on the occupational therapy assistant highlights the importance of COTAs to the care of elder clients. Case studies illustrate principles and help you apply what you've learned to actual situations. Key terms, chapter objectives, and review questions highlight important content in each chapter. Use of the term "elder" reduces the stereotypical role of dependent patients and helps to dispel myths about aging. A multidisciplinary approach demonstrates how the OT and the COTA can collaborate effectively. Unique! Attention to diverse populations and cultures prepares you to respect and care for clients of different backgrounds. Unique! The companion Evolve website makes review easier with more learning activities, references linked to MEDLINE abstracts, and links to related OT sites. Unique! A discussion of elder abuse, battered women, and literacy includes information on how the COTA can address these often-overlooked issues. New information on alternative treatment settings for elders reflects new trends in OT care. Updated information on Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations discusses the latest policies and how to incorporate the newest procedures into practice. Significant additions are made to the chapters on public policy, dementia, and oncology.