Case studies for contemporary occupational therapy practice : guiding critical thinking for students

Realistic case studies are a critical part of occupational therapy education to strengthen students’ clinical reasonings skills, challenge their assumptions and biases, and expose them to the complexities of real clients. Case Studies for Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice comprises 40 case studies across eight practice settings. "Realistic case studies are a critical part of occupational therapy education to strengthen students' clinical reasoning skills, challenge their assumptions and biases, and expose them to the complexities of real clients. Case Studies for Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice comprises 40 case studies across eight practice settings. Occupational therapy practitioners, students, and educators will find thoughtful case studies that reflect the diversity of clients encountered in practice and incorporate principles of equity, justice, inclusion, and belonging through a model of cultural awareness, humility, and empathy. Guided questions challenge students to develop analytical, pragmatic, inferential, and clinical reasoning skills, equipping them for entry-level practice. New and seasoned practitioners can hone their clinical reasoning skills as they gain expertise in their current practice setting or prepare to transition to a new one. Each case study includes a detailed medical and social history that reflects clients' occupational identities; initial evaluation findings that draw on culturally centered occupational profiles and occupation-centered evaluation of cognitive, mental, and physical function; and thought-provoking questions that address aspects of community reintegration, social determinants of health, and disparities. An educator's guide supports integration of the text in occupational therapy curriculum. Comprehensive and contemporary, this new text guides and prepares students and practitioners to enter practice in a diverse and rapidly changing world." -- Publisher's description Table of Contents 6 Introduction 18 Section 1. Acute Care 20 Section 2. Outpatient Rehabilitation 62 Section 3. Rehabilitation Unit or Hospital 104 Section 4. Subacute Rehabilitation 146 Section 5. Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care 188 Section 6. Home and Community Health 222