Author : Marjorie E. Scaffa,S. Maggie Reitz
Publisher : F. A. Davis Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Community health services
ISBN : 0803625804
Occupational Therapy in Community-based Practice Settings by Marjorie E. Scaffa,S. Maggie Reitz Pdf
Describes a variety of settings where community-based practice occurs, including community-based work programs, adult day care, independent living programs, hospice, and home health care. Facilitates the transition from a medical model of practice to community-based practice. Discusses issues related to returning to the community after hospitalization, including accessibility concerns, alternative living arrangements, and community re-entry programs. Provides specific information regarding the role of personnel, referrals, evaluation, treatment, documentation, and reimbursement in these settings. Evaluates future directions and implications for professional education, research, and practice roles. Offers tools to make learning easier, including learning objectives, key terms, study questions, and a summary in each chapter. Features case studies that bring topics to life.