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Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists / Edition 2
- ISBN-10:
- 1617116335
- ISBN-13:
- 9781617116339
- Pub. Date:
- 08/15/2015
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- ISBN-10:
- 1617116335
- ISBN-13:
- 9781617116339
- Pub. Date:
- 08/15/2015
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
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Overview
- A focus on occupational performance using “whatever works,” whether visual, non-visual, or a combination of these different devices and adaptive techniques
- The “EPIC” Framework, a general strategy to organize a treatment plan for daily activities using visual and non-visual techniques
- Access to a companion website designed as a handy clinical reference, with solutions to clinical problems easily searchable and cross-linked to related content
- The “Success-Oriented Approach” to interventions based on the most recent research on cognitive disability and depression associated with low vision
- Applications of the latest electronic accessibility devices including smartphones, tablets, and magnifiers that read aloud
- Incorporates the AADE™ 7 Self-Care Behavior framework of the American Association of Diabetes Educators
- Incorporates concepts from the latest edition of the AOTA Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process
- A chapter devoted to field loss, spatial neglect and perceptual impairments resulting from acquired-brain-injury.
- The latest in Medicare documentation standards including outcome to G-code conversions and ICD-10 diagnostic coding for low vision.
- Recommended practical evaluation and treatment methods such as a 1 hour evaluation protocol, how to write observable and measurable goals and document outcomes, and specific instructions on how to implement treatments
- Prepares therapists for the ACVREP certification as a low vision therapist or vision rehabilitation or AOTA specialty certification in low vision
- Emphasizes intervention and low vision rehabilitation treatment including:
- modification of the environment
- adaptive visual and non-visual techniques
- selection and use of non-optical assistive devices
- selection and use of electronic and optical devices and use of computer technology including smartphones and tablets
- Comprehensive case studies on vision impairment resulting from eye disease to head injury and more
- Provides valuable information on how to start an independent practice in low vision rehabilitation
- Includes a chapter on diabetes management
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781617116339 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 08/15/2015 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 428 |
Product dimensions: | 8.70(w) x 11.30(h) x 1.40(d) |
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Table of Contents
Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Contributing Authors Foreword by Theresa M. Smith, PhD, OTR, CLVT Preface Section I Introduction and Background Information Chapter 1 Overview and First-Response Interventions Chapter 2 Epidemiology, History, and Clinical Model for Low Vision Rehabilitation Chapter 3 Review of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Visual System Chapter 4 Eye Diseases Associated With Low Vision Chapter 5 Optics of Lenses, Refraction, and Magnification Chapter 6 Psychosocial and Cognitive Issues Related to Vision DisabilitySection II Evaluation Chapter 7 Overview and Review of the Optometric Low Vision Evaluation Paul B. Freeman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Chapter 8 Occupational Therapy Low Vision Rehabilitation Evaluation
Section III Treatment Chapter 9 Overview of Treatment Strategy Chapter 10 Foundation Skills and Therapeutic Activities Chapter 11 Managing Peripheral Visual Field Loss and Neglect Chapter 12 Environmental Modifications Chapter 13 Optical Devices and Magnification Strategies Chapter 14 Computer Technology in Low Vision Rehabilitation Section IV Occupational Performance Chapter 15 Reading and Writing Chapter 16 Basic Self-Care Chapter 17 Home Management Chapter 18 Leisure, Recreation, and Sports Chapter 19 Community Activities and Mobility Chapter 20 Managing Diabetes and Medications Debra A. Sokol-McKay, OTR/L, SCLV, CDE, CVRT, CLVT Chapter 21 Establishing a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialty Practice Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT and Stephen G. Whittaker, PhD, FAAO, OTR/L, CLVT Financial Disclosures Index