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Occupational Therapy in Housing: Building on Firm Foundations

ISBN: 978-0-470-03520-7

March 2006

272 pages

Description
This book provides practitioners with the foundations onto which they can build their own understanding and practice within housing.

It is based on two fundamental principles: the importance of homes becoming enabling environments, and promoting user-centred services. The authors argues that occupational therapists working in the distinct context of housing require additional background knowledge and professional skills to those used within healthcare settings.

  • Explores a broad range of theory bases and developing practice within the area of occupational therapy in housing
  • Presents a vast array of knowledge, research and experience
  • Written by occupational therapists working as practitioners, educators and managers, alongside academics in the social policy and disability issues
About the Author
Sylvia Clutton, Consultant Occupational Therapist/Manual Handling Adviser, Personal Care Consultants, Chester, UK.

Jani Grisbrook, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Southampton, UK.

Sue Pengelly, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Wales, UK of Wales, UK.