QUICK REFERENCE DICTIONARY FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

摘要

Though there are more comprehensive and expensive medical dictionaries on the market, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students will find this reference book as an essential text for his or her library since, it is designed specifically for the occupational therapy practitioner and occupational therapy student. The small size of this reference book is user friendly and easy to carry throughout the day compared to larger and heavier medical dictionaries, and it is reasonably priced. Occupational therapy students find this book particularly beneficial when completing their field works. There are over 3600 definitions and 60 appendices, which offer the reader a quick summary of common terms used by occupational therapists and essential AOTA references. Examples of pertinent AOTA information include: the Code of Ethics, Core Values, and Attitudes of Occupational Therapy Practice, and AOTA's Vision and Mission Statements. However, it is unclear why the authors included an appendix on AOTA's past presidents. Unfortunately, the AOTA's Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Practice (2002) is not included in the text or appendices.