Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy / [edited by] Barbara A. Boyt Schell, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA ; Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit I. Occupation therapy: profile of the profession -- Unit II. Occupational nature of humans -- Unit III. Narrative perspectives on occupation and disability -- Unit IV. Occupation in context -- Unit V. Client factors and occupational performance -- Unit VI. Analyzing occupation -- Unit VII. Occupational therapy process -- Unit VIII. Core concepts and skills -- Unit IX. Occupational performance theories of practice -- Unit X. Broad theories informing practice -- Unit XI. Evaluation, intervention, and outcomes for occupations -- Unit XII. Theory guided interventions: examples from the field -- Unit XIII. The practice context: therapists in action -- Unit XIV. Professional development -- Unit XV. Occupational therapy management.

Celebrating the 100 years of the profession of occupational therapy, this Centennial Edition of Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy continues to live up to its well-earned reputation as the foundational book that welcomes students into their newly chosen profession. Now fully updated to reflect current practice, the 13th Edition remains the must-have resource that students that will use throughout their entire OT program, from class to fieldwork and throughout their careers. One of the top texts informing the NBCOT certification exam, it is a must have for new practitioners. Packed with first-person narratives that offer a unique perspective on the lives of those living with disease, this edition offers much that is new as it continues to help students and clinicians develop the knowledge and skills they need to apply a client-centered, evidence-based and culturally relevant approach across the full spectrum of practice settings.