Occupational Therapy in Community and Population Health Practice

Presents the theories and practice of occupational therapy in community and population healthProvides detailed guidance in program planning and needs assessment, program design and implementation, program evaluation, and program support. Features case studies describing the development of actual programs in the practice areas identified by AOTA. 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. Provides specific information regarding the role of personnel, referrals, evaluation, intervention, documentation, and reimbursement in these practice settings. Offers tools to make learning easier, including learning outcomes, key terms, case studies, learning activities, study questions, and a summary that is directly linked to learning outcomes in each chapter. Evaluates future directions and implications for professional education, research, and practice roles.