Theory and Practice of Occupational Therapy in Physical Dysfunction II

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Pre - requisite: TEOC 6203. Emphasis is given to adults and older adults. Clinical reasoning skills and evidence -based practice will be used to guide decisions related to the selection of a model of practice or frame of reference and to design an occupation-based intervention plan. Furthermore, it includes the selection of the appropriate intervention methods focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention of dysfunction resulting from specific physical disabilities. Topics related to documentation, reimbursement sources, outcome measures, ethics as well as trends and issues in this practice area are also discussed. The course includes laboratory experiences and visits to clinical scenarios.