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This is the first major textbook on occupational therapy (OT) aimed at students and practitioners based in Asia.
List of contents
Introduction.
Section 1: Introduction. 1.History, Principles, and Theories. 2.Documentation.
Section 2: Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention. 3.Sensorimotor Functions. 4.Cognitive Perceptual Functioning. 5.Psychosocial Practice for Chinese Population. 6.Return to the Home and Community. 7.Return to Work.
Section 3: Case Illustration. 8.Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Work Rehabilitation. 9.Stroke. 10.Developmental Disorders. 11.Schizophrenia.
Section 4: Future Trends. 12.Evidence-based Practice in Occupational Therapy. 13.Use of Advanced Technologies in Occupational Therapy.
About the author
Hector Wing Hong Tsang trained as an occupational therapist, amassed over ten years of clinical experience in psychiatric and geriatric rehabilitation before moving to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1997. He was Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the University from 2017 to January 2024, and is currently Chair Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences. He has focused on integrative medicine and psychiatric rehabilitation for people with severe mental illness for over 30 years.
Stella Wai Chee Cheng has been Professor of Practice in Occupational Therapy at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University since 2018. She was the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association from 2018 to 2024, and has been the Hong Kong Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists since 2016.
David Wai Kwong Man currently serves as the Vice President (Academic) at Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, bringing over 40 years of experience in occupational therapy and rehabilitation sciences. He formerly worked at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His specialization lies in cognitive rehabilitation, and he conducts research in basic neurosciences related to prospective memory, including leading clinical trials for individuals with cognitive decline. An internationally recognized scholar, David has held various leadership roles and made significant contributions to curriculum development, thereby enhancing academia.
