Bookedited by Edward A. S. Duncan, PhD, BSc(Hons), DipCBT.
Summary: This book provides a practical and pragmatic guide to becoming a successful practitioner. It covers everthing from thinking and judgement to decision making, evidence-based practice and research skills, leadership and managemnt. It also guides the reader towards effective career advancement, getting their work noticed, and staying up to date in their field.--back cover.
Contents:
Introduction
Section 1: Thinking, judgement and decision skills for practice
Judgement and decision-making skills for practice / Priscilla Harries
Shared decision-making skills in practice / Edward A. S. Duncan
Doing reflective practice: being a reflective and resilient practitioner / Elizabeth Anne McKay
Section 2: Professional skills for practice
Assessment skills for practice / Susan Prior ; Nichola Duffy ; Edward A. S. Duncan
Activity analysis / Kirsty Forsyth
Goal setting in occupational therapy: a client-centred perspective / Lesley Scobbie ; Sally Boa
Therapeutic use of self: a model of the intentional relationship / Renne R. Taylor ; Jane Melton
Problem solving / Edward A. S. Duncan
Group skills for practice in occupational therapy / Sharan L. Schwartzberg ; Mary Alicia Barnes
Record and report writing / Lisa McGraw ; Jane Grant
Section 3: Evidence-based and research skills for practice
Finding and appraising the evidence / Edward A. S. Duncan ; M. Clare Taylor
Implementation science / Katrina Bannigan
Section 4: Leadership, supervision and management skills for practice
Improvement science in practice / Lianne McInally
Developing research skills in practice / Edward A.S. Duncan
Presentation and publication skills / Edward A. S. Duncan ; Allister Landrock ; Ann Landrock
Self-care and self-management / Katrina Bannigan
Leadership skills / Charles H. Christiansen
Practice education-Skills for students and educators / Stephen Isbel ; Thomas Bevitt ; Mon-Lin Ye ; Ted Brown
Clinical supervision skills / Jenny Strong ; Amy McKenzie
Professional use of social media / Edward A.S. Duncan.