Essentials of Assistive Technologies - E-Book

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Occupational Therapy
Cover of the book Essentials of Assistive Technologies - E-Book by Janice Miller Polgar, PhD, OT, Albert M. Cook, PhD, PE (ret.), Elsevier Health Sciences
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Author: Janice Miller Polgar, PhD, OT, Albert M. Cook, PhD, PE (ret.) ISBN: 9780323291026
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication: March 12, 2014
Imprint: Mosby Language: English
Author: Janice Miller Polgar, PhD, OT, Albert M. Cook, PhD, PE (ret.)
ISBN: 9780323291026
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication: March 12, 2014
Imprint: Mosby
Language: English

Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities with this new essentials text. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Dr. Cook, the book provides the most important coverage of the devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. Case studies, illustrations of assistive devices, review questions, and well-developed learning objectives help you focus on the most important areas of assistive technology application.

  • UNIQUE! OTA focus provides you with the specific information occupational therapy assistants need to know to implement and utilize assistive technologies.

  • Comprehensive coverage includes all areas of assistive technologies.

  • The AT industry

    A historical perspective on the industry

    Relevant legislation

    Issues of professional practice

    Service delivery in assistive technologies

    General purpose assistive technologies

    Specific areas of application for assistive technologies

    And more

  • Content derived from market leader gives you similar chapters and organization to the Principles text, but has more of a focus on the practical skills and knowledge needed for the implementation of AT.

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Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities with this new essentials text. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Dr. Cook, the book provides the most important coverage of the devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. Case studies, illustrations of assistive devices, review questions, and well-developed learning objectives help you focus on the most important areas of assistive technology application.

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