Client-Centered Occupational Therapy - Softcover

Law PhD OT(C)PhD OT Reg.(On, Mary C.

9781556422645: Client-Centered Occupational Therapy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556422644 ISBN 13: 9781556422645

Publisher: Slack Incorporated, 1998

Client-Centered Occupational Therapy provides readers with information and practical applications to implement a client-centered occupational therapy practice. Written by Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), this book defines and describes the concept in occupational therapy that recognizes the benefits of client-therapist collaboration.

This landmark text closely examines client-centered occupational therapy, including assessment and problem identification, planning in partnership, outcome assessment, ethics, and special issues. It encourages client decision-making, respect for and support of client values, strengths, and priorities, as well as client self-efficacy and enablement. Key concepts and principles of client-centered practice are covered, along with issues relating to current changes in health care. Client-Centered Occupational Therapy includes a review of research studies that address the effectiveness of client-centered concepts in improving adherence, client satisfaction, and functional outcomes.

Special Features

Outlines key concepts of client-centered occupational therapy. Provides practical ideas to implement client-centered occupational therapy. Discusses ethical issues encountered in therapy. Highlights the effectiveness of client-centered occupational therapy.

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About the Author:

Mary C. Law, PhD, OT(C)

Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), is Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, and Director of the Neurodevelopmental Clinical Research Unit at McMaster University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and graduate degrees in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Urban and Regional Planning. Dr. Law’s research interests center on environmental factors which support daily life participation of children with disabilities, evaluation of occupational therapy interventions with children, and methods to facilitate a client-centered occupational therapy practice.

Review:

"Client-Centered Occupational Therapy is a…well researched book on philosophy and applications of client-centered occupational therapy."

–Rebecca L. Woolbert, E-Streams

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