Occupational Therapy for Older People

by Christian Pozzi (Editor), Alessandro Lanzoni (Editor), Maud J. L. Graff (Editor), Alessandro Morandi (Editor)

Overview

This book focuses on evidence-based occupational therapy in the care of older adults in different clinical settings, from home to acute hospital, from intensive care unit to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes. Occupational therapy has progressively developed as a new discipline aiming to improve the daily life of individuals of different ages, from children to older adults. 

The book first reviews the interaction between occupational therapy and geriatrics and then discusses in depth how occupational therapy interventions are applied in the community, in the acute hospital and in the nursing home. It highlights the key role of occupational therapy in the management of frail patients, including critically ill older patients and persons with dementia, and describes in detail how to maintain occupational therapy interventions across different settings to avoid the fragmentation of care.

The ageing population requires new innovative approaches to improve the quality of life, and as such this book provides clinicians with handy, key information on how to implement occupational therapy in the daily clinical care of older adults based on the current scientific evidence. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030357313
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	01/31/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Christian Pozzi is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland and he works with Centre of competence on aging of SUPSI. He is graduated BSc and MSc in Phisical Education at UCSC of Milan in 2004 and then graduated in Occupational Therapy at University of Milan in 2008 and earning his Specialization in Disability and Case Manager in 2015 at the UCSC Milan. He participated as author and coauthor in some international studies and author in some chapters in national publications. His current focus is the implementation of occupational therapy in the different care setting.

Alessandro Lanzoni: graduated in Occupational Therapy at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia he also studied in Lund University (Malmö, Sweden). He collaborated with associations of families of people with dementia before working at day-care centres in Carpi (MO) and in Suzzara(MN). He currently works at the NODAIA Dementia Unit, Private Hospital Villa Igea, Modena (IT) and as a freelance consultant and teacher. He participated as a coauthor to some national and international studies.

Maud Graff is a professor in Occupational Therapy at the Radboud Universty Nijmegen. She has an  honorary associate professor at the Nottingham University. She published over 100 publications (articles, and books) and received seven science awards on the methodologically sound development, evaluation and implementation of occupational therapy and other psychosocial and rehabilitation interventions.

Alessandro Morandi is a geriatric consultant at the Department of Rehabilitation of the Fondazione Teresa Camplani (Cremona, Italy). He is the president of the European Delirium Association and an international delirium expert. He has led several research studies on delirium in critically ill patients and rehabilitation settings. His current research focuses on delirium superimposed on dementia and the improvement of care in geriatrics.

Table of Contents

Occupational Therapy and Geriatrics.- Occupational Therapy in the community.- Occupational Therapy in rehabilitation settings.- Occupational Therapy in Nursing Home.- Occupational Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit.- Occupational Therapy in the Palliative Care.- The future of Occupational Therapy.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Yvonne Randall, EdD, MHA, OTR/L(Private Practice)
Description: This book provides a European view of the occupational therapy profession's role working with the elderly population. The book was influenced by the Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC), bridging over 30 member associations and identifying issues important to their practitioners. It highlights the complexity of occupational therapy roles within different environments and serves as a resource to understand the nuances of working with older adults primarily in Europe with suggestions for the profession around the world.
Purpose: This book serves as a resource for students, faculty, and practitioners to provide positive impact on the lives served within this rapidly growing population. The authors set their mission on exploring the roles of occupational therapy within the different environments commonly identified for older people. The impact of chronic physical and cognitive diseases and occupation as a health determinant are addressed throughout. The book's objective was achieved through a review of different countries to bridge connections in the profession.
Audience: Readers will largely be students, faculty, and practitioners who desire additional information related to the role of occupational therapy with older adults within different settings. The book is focused on information from countries in Europe and, as such, the intended readers are likely localized in this region as well. The book could be used in occupational therapy academic programs as a content source for older adult practice. The authors are credible authorities on the subject and are recognized experts in the profession.
Features: The authors compiled a wide range of content experts to contribute sections of the book. Each chapter contains information related to occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and discharge of older adults. Most chapters also include case studies to further anchor the points provided. Key messages provide thoughtful points to reflect on at the end of each chapter. The eight chapters are divided primarily by environments in which occupational therapists may be engaged with older adults. These environments include the community, intensive care units, rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, and palliative care. Additional chapters focus on the role of occupational therapy within the team working with older adults including the caregiver and the current and future roles in which the profession could provide services for this population. The impact of a growing older population on low- and middle-income nations is also discussed as economic and health factors.
Assessment: While there are textbooks focused on the role of occupational therapy with older adults, this book specifically addresses the nuances within European countries. The authors provide a basis for their audience to guide the practice of the profession for the older adult population in a variety of settings. It will be useful to students, faculty, and practitioners seeking knowledge and reflection in their practice with older adults.

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