Read more
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. Comprehensive coverage uses a system-by-system approach to clinical pathophysiology for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistantIncludes both cognitive pathophysiology and pathophysiology affecting mental health with application for occupational therapyClear guidelines help you learn to recognize yellow flags and red flags in the occupational therapy settingCase studies enhance your understanding and highlight the practical application of key concepts to occupational therapy practiceCoverage across the life span addresses conditions affecting pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult populationsEnhanced 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
List of contents
SECTION I: TYPICAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENTThe Patient Interview1. Screening for Occupational Therapy
2. Red Flags and the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice.
Pediatric Conditions 3. Pre-Natal and Genetic Pathophysiology
4. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Infancy
5. Typical Development and Pathophysiology During Early and Middle Childhood
Adolescent Conditions 6. Female Adolescent Pathophysiology
7. Male Adolescent Pathophysiology
Adult and Older Adult Conditions 8. Early and Middle Adulthood Pathophysiology
9. Later Adulthood Pathophysiology
SECTION II: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY BY SYSTEMConditions by System10. Pathophysiology and Neoplasms on a Cellular Level
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 COGNITIONCognition21. Cognition: Definitions and Historical Overview
22. Cognitive Pathophysiology
SECTION IV: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AFFECTING MENTAL HEALTHMental Health 23. Mood Disorders
24. Anxiety Disorders
25. Personality Disorders
26. Psychotic Disorders
27. Eating Disorders
28. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
29. Substance Abuse and Addiction Disorder
SECTION V: THE OT'S ROLE30. The Role of the Occupational Therapist
About the author
Professor Natalie Michaels work in the School of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.Associate Professor Sandy Stevens works in the School of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.Roya Rezadoost is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in the Early Childhood program at Williamson County School District, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA.Inpatient Rehab and Neonatal Occupational Therapist at Level II trauma hospital in Salem, Virginia
