Overview

Many occupational therapy clients value spirituality and view it as an integral part of their identity and well-being. Recognized in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework as a client factor, spirituality and its related occupations can influence clients’ ability to cope, rehabilitate, connect with others, and find meaning. Practitioners need to be able to address spirituality in an occupation-based context to improve client outcomes and well-being. This exciting new text provides a comprehensive review of spirituality in the occupational therapy literature, examining the nuances of how it is understood throughout the profession in research and practice. The text provides a philosophical and theoretical foundation for understanding spirituality’s role in occupational therapy and provides practical guidance to help practitioners better connect with and serve clients.

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Author:   Tamera Keiter Humbert
Publisher:   American Occupational Therapy
Imprint:   American Occupational Therapy
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9781569003800

ISBN 10:   1569003807
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   30 May 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Contents Part I. General Considerations for Spirituality in Occupational Therapy and Health Care Chapter 1. Addressing Spirituality in Occupational Therapy Chapter 2. Contemporary History of Spirituality and Occupational Therapy Chapter 3. Defining and Describing Spirituality in Occupational Therapy Chapter 4. The Role of the Chaplain on the Health Care Team Part II. Understanding Spirituality Through Occupational Therapy Literature Chapter 5. Philosophical Conceptions of Spirituality in Occupational Therapy Chapter 6. The Meaning of Meaning: Thinking About Phenomenology and Meaning Chapter 7. Spirituality and Occupational Therapy: A Conceptual Model for Practice Chapter 8. Professional Development for Spirituality and Occupational Therapy Part III. Further Considerations and Challenges Chapter 9. Client-Centered Care and Spirituality Chapter 10. Connecting With Clients to Facilitate Occupation and Well-Being Chapter 11. Occupational Therapy and Spirituality in a Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Health Care World

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