The Essential Guide for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists (eBook, ePUB)

Transition to Practice
Redaktion: Parker, Ruth; Badger, Julia

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Starting out in practice can be difficult and confusing. This guide for newly qualified occupational therapists provides an authoritative overview of what to expect in your role and work settings, and is full of practical guidance on how to make a good start to a successful practice.

With chapters by experienced practitioners in the field, it offers insights into work in paediatrics, mental health, learning disability and the acute hospital setting. Vital information is also included on difficult aspects of practice such as legislation and data protection. It signposts sources for support and resources for furthering techniques in individual areas of work. Most importantly, the book offers tips for managing a busy workload, while building the positive relationships and resilience needed for a successful career in the occupational therapy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. April 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781784505585
• Artikelnr.: 52434882

Autorenporträt

Ruth Parker is an Occupational Therapy Practice Supervisor in the Children with Disabilities Team of Lincolnshire County Council, and a PhD candidate at the University of Salford. Julia Badger is an Occupational Therapist working in the Lincolnshire Integrated Community Equipment Store, providing support to OT's and other equipment prescribers in the county through guidance, information and training.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. 1. Adapting to Working life
Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 2. Continuing Professional Development
Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 3. Models and Frames of Reference in the Real World
Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 4. The Acute Hospital Setting
Sean O'Sullivan. 5. Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Melanie Elliott. 6. Mental Health
Sara Brewin. 7. Learning Disabilities
Ruth van der Weyden. 8. Children with Disabilities
Ruth Parker. 9. Adult Social Care
Julia Badger and Dawn Simm. 10. Adaptations
Kate Sheehan. 11. Manual Handling
Jo McKee. 12. Legislation
Julia Badger and Kate Sheehan. 13. Thoughts on Information Governance and Data Protection
Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 14. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. Acknowledgements. References. Index.