Work & Industry: Research and Evidence-Based Practice

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This course provides a general overview of basic ergonomic principles and environmental adaptations in the home and work environment. It will describe symptomatology and interventions to promote meaningful engagement in and performance of work related occupations. It emphasizes a client-centered approach and client worldview to develop treatment plans, reflecting current evidence-based literature and best practice concepts. The course puts a strong emphasis on the use of narratives, or patient stories, in the belief that care of the sick and disabled unfolds in stories, and the effective practice of healthcare requires the ability to recognize, absorb, interpret, and act on the stories and experiences of others, and occupational therapy practiced with narrative competence is a model for humane and effective treatment. Prerequisite(s): OT 450 .