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Occupational therapy and older people / / edited by Anita Atwal and Anne McIntyre
| Occupational therapy and older people / / edited by Anita Atwal and Anne McIntyre |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 recurso en línea |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AtwalAnita
McIntyreAnne |
| Collana | THEi Wiley ebooks |
| Soggetto topico | Ergoterapia para ancianos |
| ISBN |
1-118-78283-6
1-299-24149-2 1-118-55613-5 1-118-55614-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910141600503321 |
| Chichester, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Occupational therapy and older people / / edited by Anita Atwal and Anne McIntyre
| Occupational therapy and older people / / edited by Anita Atwal and Anne McIntyre |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 recurso en línea |
| Disciplina | 615.8/5150846 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AtwalAnita
McIntyreAnne |
| Collana | THEi Wiley ebooks |
| Soggetto topico | Ergoterapia para ancianos |
| ISBN |
1-118-78283-6
1-299-24149-2 1-118-55613-5 1-118-55614-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Occupational Therapy and Older People -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Using this book -- The demands of occupational therapy practice -- Providing an evidence base -- ICF and Occupational Therapy -- Use of the ICF as a framework -- Why work with older people? -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 2 Perspectives of ageing -- What is old age? -- Personal factors and old age -- Theories of ageing -- Biological theories of ageing -- Compression of morbidity theory (Fries 1980) -- Psycho-social theories of ageing -- Bio-psycho-social theories of ageing -- Entering old age with disability -- Older people and occupational justice -- Taking risks -- Occupational transitions -- Retirement -- The oldest-old -- Frailty -- End of life -- Successful ageing and occupational justice -- References -- Chapter 3 The social context of older people -- Ageist attitudes, values, assumptions and stereotypes -- Cross cultural perspectives on ageing and older people -- Exploring the social networks of older people -- Types of social support -- Types of support network -- Focus on research: The social networks of older people in North Wales -- Pets as members of the older person's social context -- Health professionals as sources of social support -- Dysfunctional social contexts -- The social context, health and longevity -- Social context and valued occupations -- Implications for Occupational Therapists -- References -- Chapter 4 Policy development and implications for occupational therapy practice -- The global view -- International context -- Social policy in the United Kingdom -- Rooting out age discrimination and Protection -- Person-centred care and Personalisation -- Intermediate care and Partnerships -- General hospital care and Productivity -- Collaborative practice -- Conclusion -- References.
Chapter 5 Health conditions and active ageing -- Bi-polar disorder -- Cancer -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Coronary heart disease -- Dementia and older adults -- Depression -- Fractures and osteoporosis -- Learning disability -- Musculoskeletal problems/arthritis -- Parkinson's disease -- Schizophrenia -- Stroke -- Falls in older people -- References -- Chapter 6 The ageing body - body functions and structures: Part 1 -- The nervous system -- The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) -- Voice and speech production -- Mental functions -- Global mental functions -- Consciousness and sleep -- Orientation -- Intellect -- Energy, motivation, personality and temperament -- Specific mental functions -- Attention -- Memory -- Psychomotor functions and speed of processing -- Executive functions -- Emotion -- Perception -- Language -- Sensory systems' structure and function -- Touch -- Pain -- The eye and visual functions -- The ear and auditory functions -- Balance -- References -- Chapter 7 The ageing body - body functions and structures: Part 2 -- Key physiological changes to body systems (structures and functions) -- The integumentary system -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Pathologies of the system -- Considerations in practice -- The cardiovascular system -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Pathologies of the system -- Considerations in practice -- The respiratory system -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Pathologies of the system -- Considerations in practice -- The immune system -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Pathologies of the system -- Considerations in practice -- The neuromusculoskeletal system -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Pathologies of the system -- Considerations in practice -- The digestive system -- Ingestion and digestion -- Elimination -- Pathologies of the system. Considerations for practice -- Metabolism -- The endocrine system -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Pathologies of the system -- Considerations in practice -- Structures and functions of the genito-urinary systems -- Urinary system -- Sexual functions -- Effects of changes in other body systems -- Considerations in practice -- Key threats in the relationship between physiology, homeostatic disruption and occupation -- Physical inactivity -- Frailty -- Undernutrition, malnutrition and obesity -- Thermal dysregulation and hypothermia -- The role of the occupational therapist in supporting and enhancing physiological health -- References -- Chapter 8 Occupation and successful ageing - activity and participation -- Learning and applying knowledge -- Defining learning and applying knowledge -- Purposeful sensory experiences -- Basic learning -- Applying knowledge -- General tasks and demands -- Undertaking single and multiple tasks -- Carrying out daily routines -- Handling stress and other psychological demands -- Communication -- Mobility -- Maintaining a position -- Changing position -- Carrying, moving and handling objects -- Walking -- Stair climbing -- Self care -- Washing oneself -- Caring for body parts -- Toileting -- Dressing -- Eating and drinking -- Looking after one's health -- Domestic life areas -- Acquisition of goods and services -- Household tasks -- Preparation of meals -- Caring for household objects -- Caring and assisting others -- Interpersonal relationships -- Education, work and employment -- Community, social and civic life -- Recreation and leisure -- Civic and political life -- Religion and spirituality by Lesley Wilson -- References -- Chapter 9 Environmental impacts, products and technology -- Transport and Driving - Sue Vernon -- Fitness to drive -- Driving and occupational therapy. Products and assistive technology - Anita Atwal -- Categories of assistive technology -- Visual impairment, design and assistive technology - Anthony Slater and Sarah Buchanan -- Bigger, brighter and bolder -- Tactile and audible cues -- Home and home visits -- Natural and human-caused events - Marcus Sivell-Muller -- References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910809349703321 |
| Chichester, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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