Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy

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Barbara A. Boyt Schell, John William Schell
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008 - Medical - 462 pages

This comprehensive textbook lets readers develop the strong theoretical and practical foundation needed for effective decision-making in occupational therapy. Emphasis on both clinical and professional reasoning gives readers the skills needed to make informed decisions as practitioners, managers, and educators. This textbook offers easy-to-follow explanations of current theories of clinical and professional reasoning, demonstrating their relevance to occupational therapy work.

"Thinking about Thinking" quotes offer thought-provoking perspectives on reasoning. Case examples and learning activities demonstrate how reasoning is applied in various clinical and professional scenarios. Each chapter includes learning objectives and a key word list. Photographs, figures, and tables support reader understanding.

 

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Contents

Chapter
4
UNIT II
89
Chapter 6
125
Chapter 7
169
Chapter 8
180
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL REASONING
227
Teaching for Expert Practice
258
A Curricular Model that Promotes
289
Curricular Approaches to Professional Reasoning
311
The Relational
335
PROFESSIONAL REASONING RESEARCH
369
New Directions for Research
401
Appendix
433
Index
449
Copyright

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Barbara Schell,John Schell
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Barbara A. Boyt Schell,John William Schell
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Bibliographic information

TitleClinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
EditorsBarbara A. Boyt Schell, John William Schell
Editionillustrated
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008
ISBN0781759145, 9780781759144
Length462 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Medical / Allied Health Services / Occupational Therapy
Medical / Occupational & Industrial Medicine
  
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