Table Of ContentI. Basic Principles and Relevant Issues 1. Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Community and Population Health Practice 2. Community and Population Health Concepts 3. Theoretical Frameworks for Community-Based Practice 4. Population Health: An Occupational Perspective II. Community-Based and Population Health Program Development 5. Program Planning and Needs Assessment 6. Program Design and Implementation 7. Program Evaluation 8. Program Support: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business Acumen III. Children and Youth 9. Early Intervention Programs 10. From School to Community Transition Services 11. Promoting Community Inclusion and Integration for Youth IV. Productive Aging 12. Aging in Place and Home Modifications 13. Driving and Community Mobility 14. Low Vision Services in the Community V. Work and Industry 15. Community Ergonomics and Prevention of Work-Related Injuries 16. Work and Career Transitions 17. Health Professional Well-Being VI. Mental Health 18. Community Mental Health Programs 19. Community-Based Approaches to Substance Use Epidemics 20. Addressing the Needs of the Homeless VII. Rehabilitation and Participation 21. Community Reintegration Services for Military Veterans 22. Promoting Occupational Participation in Marginalized Populations 23. Telehealth VIII. Health Promotion and Wellness 24. Lifestyle Redesign Programs 25. Occupational Therapy in Primary Health-Care Settings 26. Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery 27. Violence Prevention and Mitigation IX. Looking Ahead 28. Future Directions in Community-Based and Population Health Practice
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
SynopsisBe prepared for the growing opportunities in community and population health practice with the 3rd Edition of this groundbreaking resource. The New Edition reflects the convergence of community and population health practice with expanded content on health promotion, well-being, and wellness. Drs. Scaffa and Reitz present the theories underpinning occupational therapy practice in community and population health. Then, the authors provide practical guidance in program needs assessment, program development, and program evaluation. Both new practitioners and students will find practice-applicable coverage, including expanded case examples, specific strategies for working in the community, and guidance on securing funding for community and population health programs. Reviews of the 2nd Edition "This book is highly recommended not only to occupational therapy students and educators but to occupational therapy practitioners as well. For those employed in traditional hospital settings, the abundance of information may certainly help them expand their thinking about the scope of occupational therapy practice." --Karen Butler, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy "The text is easily readable and contains chapter key terms and learning objectives which help accentuate information. This text provides a much-needed resource for occupational therapists who currently are, or plan to in the future, practice in the community." --Peggy Wittman, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Occupational Therapy in Health Care Journal "Very comprehensive. Reviews a variety of possible settings for community practice and appears to cover the process from the beginning on through." --Anne Marie Knecht, MA, OTR/L, Florida International University, Miami, FL, Presents the theories and practice of occupational therapy in community and population health. The book provides detailed guidance in program planning and needs assessment, program design and implementation, program evaluation, and program support, and features case studies describing the development of actual programs., Presents the theories and practice of occupational therapy in community and population health Provides 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.
LC Classification NumberRM735