Introduction to Occupational Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Success

Prepare for a successful career in occupational therapy (OT) with a complete overview of the profession! This comprehensive resource, written by renowned experts Jane Clifford O’Brien and Brittany Conners, provides a thorough understanding of OT practice, from client evaluation to intervention planning and goal setting, leading to optimal outcomes.

Master the Roles and Responsibilities of OT Practitioners

Get a broad perspective on OT practice in various rehabilitation, mental health, and community settings, across the client’s lifespan. This valuable resource is designed for both occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.

Develop Problem-Solving Skills with Case Studies and Activities

Apply concepts and develop problem-solving skills with case studies and activities in each chapter. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, teaching you to think logically and use research to create effective intervention plans.

Streamlined Content for Easy Access

Helpful tables and boxes provide easy access to material for practice, action steps, and outlines of processes. The OT Practice Framework is also included, providing a sound basis for decision making and defining occupational therapy areas of concern and the OT process.

New and Updated Content for the Modern OT Practitioner

This updated edition includes new chapters on prioritizing self-care, leadership and advocacy, the lived experience of OT practitioners, and technology to support occupational engagement. Revised content throughout ensures you have the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner today.

The latest edition addresses societal trends influencing the profession, including occupational justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Expanded content highlights historical influences of Black OTs, OTs of color, LGBTQIA, and multicultural groups, emphasizing action steps to promote, advocate, and enable diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession.

Perspectives from OT Professionals and Students

Gain valuable insights from students, practitioners (therapists and OT assistants), professors, entrepreneurs, and retired practitioners, embedded throughout the chapters.

Following the Latest Accreditation Standards

This comprehensive resource follows the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (4th Edition) and the latest Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Curriculum standards [2018].

Tips for OT Practice and Inclusion

Boxes with tips in many chapters apply content in practice related to concepts such as self-care, advocacy, critical thinking, and inclusion. Representation of the diversity of the OT profession is reflected throughout the text in content and photos.