Pocketguide to Assessment in Occupational Therapy

A conveniently sized guide that concisely details standard occupational therapy assessment processes and offers a brief introduction and etiology for each condition. Organized alphabetically by condition, this pocketguide provides the term, an introduction, symptoms, assessment objectives, assessment of performance areas, assessment of performance components, standardized assessment tools, prognosis and outcome, and references. Ideal for use in the classroom or the professional setting.

This pocket (4.24x7") guide for occupational therapy students, instructors, and clinicians offers a quick reference for developing and planning assessment strategies. Material is organized around major physical, psychosocial, geriatric, pediatric, and developmental disabilities. Appendices list acronyms and web addresses of health organizations, and give information on home evaluation. The authors are affiliated with Western Michigan University. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR