Explore the intricate relationship between medical conditions and occupational performance with Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance, 6th Edition. This definitive resource, authored by Ben Atchison MEd OTR FAOTA, provides occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students with a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of common diseases as they specifically relate to clinical practice. The North American Edition, Revised Reprint, published by LWW on April 11, 2023, is meticulously aligned with the latest DSM-5 and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th Edition. It features essential new chapters on infectious diseases, general deconditioning, musculoskeletal pain, amputations, and sickle cell anemia, building upon a solid foundation of established content. Each chapter offers a consistent, in-depth structure, beginning with a compelling case study and progressing through descriptions, etiology, incidence, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, medical/surgical management, and a detailed analysis of the impact on occupational performance, complete with illustrative case examples. This bestselling text, enhanced by vibrant full-color imagery and robust instructor resources, serves as an indispensable tool for students preparing for success in diverse clinical environments.

ISBN-10: 1975209354

ISBN-13: 978-1975209353