Abstract

This book is the companion volume to Duncan: FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, 5e and provides a comprehensive guide to the practice applications of the theory base. It is designed to be a "basic and beyond" text, of value to students throughout their studies but also a valuable reference text to clinicians. The sections cover the following essential skills for effective occupational therapy practice: clinical skills, management and leadership skills, evidence-based and research skills, and thinking, judgement and decision-making skills.

• Links theory and evidence-base, and is also practical
• Each chapter follows same basic structure (same format as Foundations)
• Each chapter contains practical examples and/or vignettes
• New addition of highlight boxes in each chapter gives the main points in bullet format for ease of access to students new to the area
• Well referenced