Full Description
This ground-breaking text provides a comprehensive guide to occupational therapy in Australia, from its role in the healthcare system to the scope and nature of its practice. The authors begin with an overview of the history of occupational therapy in Australia, the ethical and legal aspects of its practice and its role in population health and health promotion. The values and philosophy of occupational therapy are considered next, together with the roles and responsibilities of practitioners and specific practice features, including client-centred practice, evidence-based practice, research in occupational therapy and clinical reasoning. Key issues, including occupational analysis, the development of occupations across the lifespan, occupational therapy assessment, Indigenous issues, practice in rural and remote areas and advocacy, leadership and entrepreneurship, are also examined in detail.The first text specifically written for Australian entry-to-practice students by Australian authors, this book is destined to become an essential reference for both students and professionals in the field.'Truly a valuable resource for all Australian occupational therapy students and practitioners.'Professor Jenny Ziviani, Children's Allied Health Research, The University of Queensland'This is a text that will have many editions and document the evolution of the profession for decades to come.'Professor Carolyn M. Baum, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis
Contents
Contributing authorsList of figures and tablesForeword by Professor Jenny ZivianiForeword by Professor Carolyn M. BaumPART 1: The Australian Context1. An introduction to occupational therapy in an Australian context2. An overview of the Australian health care system3. History of Australian occupational therapy4. The role of occupational therapy professional associations and regulatory bodies in Australia5. The scope of practice of occupational therapists in Australia: Roles, responsibilities and relationships6. Values and philosophy of occupational therapy7. Ethical and legal responsibilities of occupational therapy practice8. Occupational therapy in population health and health promotionPART 2: Professional Issues9. Working with clients: Client-centred practice10. Occupational science in Australia11. The education of occupational therapists in Australia: Academic and practice education12. Evidence-based practice in occupational therapy13. Research in occupational therapy14. Clinical reasoning in occupational therapy practice15. Occupational therapy practice models and frames of referencePART 3: Practice Issues16. The occupational therapy practice process17. Core business: Activity, task and occupational analysis18. Occupational performance and core occupations: Self-care, productivity, leisure, play, education, sleep and social participation19. The development of occupations across the lifespan20. Occupational therapy practice contexts21. Emerging professional practice areas22. Occupational therapy assessment23. The role of occupational therapy in primary health care in Australia24. Occupational therapy practice in regional, rural and remote Australia25. Indigenous health: Occupational therapy's role26. Population-centred occupational therapy practice and project management in Australian settings27. Advocacy, promotion, leadership and entrepreneurship in the occupational therapy profession in Australia28. Looking forward: Occupational therapy in Australia's futureIndex
