Occupational Therapy and Vocational Paperback - 2008 - 1st Edition

From the rear cover

'A jigsaw is a fitting analogy with which to begin the exploration of the subject of occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation'

Occupational therapists throughout the world have used work activities therapeutically since the earliest origins of the profession. Being able to work has been shown to have a number of positive benefits to health and well-being. As rehabilitation specialists, occupational therapists work in a range of diverse settings with clients who have a variety of physical, emotional and psychological conditions. They are therefore well-placed to assist clients to access, remain in and return to work.

• Work and the History of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Theoretical Frameworks in Vocational Rehabilitation
• The Continuum of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy and the vocational rehabilitation process
• Vocational rehabilitation for specific health conditions and disabilities
• The Context of Practice

Occupational Therapy and Vocational Rehabilitation will be a valuable resource for occupational therapy students and novice practitioners. Aspects will also be of interest to other vocational rehabilitation practitioners, such as physiotherapists and nurses.