Occupational Therapy in Housing

Name: Occupational Therapy in Housing
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Occupational Therapy in Housing equips practitioners with essential knowledge to develop their practice within housing contexts. Grounded in the principles of creating enabling home environments and promoting user-centred services, it emphasises the unique skills occupational therapists need beyond traditional healthcare settings. The book draws on extensive theory, research, and professional experience from practitioners, educators, managers, and academics specialising in social policy and disability issues.
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This book is ideal for occupational therapists working or training in housing, as well as educators and managers seeking to enhance their understanding of housing's role in therapeutic practice.

This book provides practitioners with the foundations onto which they can build their own understanding and practice within housing. It is based on two fundamental principles: the importance of homes becoming enabling environments, and promoting user-centred services.

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Occupational Therapy in Housing provides practitioners with the foundations onto which they can build their own understanding and practice within housing. It is based on two fundamental principles: the importance of homes becoming enabling environments and promoting user-centred services. The authors argue that occupational therapists working in the distinct context of housing require additional background knowledge and professional skills to those used within healthcare settings.

This book:

Explores a broad range of theory bases and developing practice within the area of occupational therapy in housing
Presents a vast array of knowledge, research and experience
Is written by occupational therapists working as practitioners, educators and managers, alongside academics in social policy and disability issues

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

British Journal of Occupational Therapy praised the book as "the recommended first choice text for any occupational therapists interested in housing-related issues."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861565006

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 December 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

Edited by Sylvia Clutton
Edited by Jani Grisbooke
Edited by Sue Pengelly

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 272

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction

About the Author

Sylvia Clutton, Consultant Occupational Therapist/Manual Handling Adviser, Personal Care Consultants, Chester, UK.

Jani Grisbrook, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Southampton, UK.

Sue Pengelly, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Wales, UK of Wales, UK.