The third edition of this successful textbook is primarily aimed at occupational therapy students and professionals working in the field of cognitive rehabilitation. Those working in related health professions concerning brain injury will better understand how cognitive processes and their disorders can affect behavior.
The content from the second edition has been expanded and updated to include advances in neuropsychology and to incorporate evidence-based occupational therapy practice. The first part introduces the theoretical frameworks that guide the analysis of the relationship between cognitive processes and work performance. The occupational therapy process is applied to cognitive rehabilitation, taking into account therapeutic approaches and assessment and intervention methods.
The second part provides a general overview of the theoretical background of cognitive functioning combined with the effects of brain injury. From chapter to chapter, each major element of cognitive processes is presented alongside the disorders that may manifest due to brain injury. This integrative approach to studying cognitive processes is supported by case studies.
Guidelines for assessment and intervention related to the occupational therapy process described in the first part are provided. Using simple writing language, the reader is given a useful foundational guide to achieving typical cognitive processes. The impact of cognitive function disorders on daily life is explored, and guidance is offered regarding the design and administration of the rehabilitation process to optimize work performance.
Main features:
- New section regarding the occupational therapy process related to cognitive rehabilitation
- Activities for experiencing and monitoring cognitive functioning in daily life
- Summaries of the functional impacts of cognitive disorders
- Guidelines for assessment and intervention
- Glossary of terminology
