Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy

<p><i>Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy</i> is an essential companion for all students and newly qualified practitioners working in the complicated field of occupational therapy.</p> <p>Written by Edward Duncan of the University of Stirling, the book provides a practical and pragmatic guide to becoming a successful practitioner. It covers everything from thinking and judgement to decision making, evidence-based practice and research skills, and leadership and management. It also guides the reader toward effective career advancement, getting their work noticed, and staying up to date in their field. </p> <p>This book is a companion to Duncan’s <i>Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy,</i> and provides the practical applications of the theory covered in that text.</p><ul> <li>Completely updated to align with current practice in occupational therapy</li> <p> <li>Chapters structured for easy navigation </li> <p> <li>Practical examples and/or vignettes bring the text to life</li> <p> <li>Highlight boxes demystify concepts for students new to the area</li> <p> <li>Easy to read and engaging throughout</li> <p> <li>Well-referenced, links practice to theory and evidence</li> <p> <li>New content on goal setting, social media and implementation research</li></ul>