Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation

Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation, Second Edition illustrates how therapists can efficiently and effectively apply the use of crafts for patient rehabilitation. This text examines the history and development of crafts, the process of selecting an activity, and assessing therapeutic application. Specific chapters cover traditional crafts such as woodworking, mosaics, and ceramics. Nontraditional crafts and media activities are also discussed, including cooking, computer art, drawing, and painting. Crafts are presented so that projects may be tailored to support an individual patient's needs. Cost containment and efficacy are also discussed throughout this text. In this second edition Margaret Drake, PhD, OTR/L, ATR-BC, FAOTA has included two new chapters, one on uniform terminology related to crafts, and one on found materials appropriate for home health care. Other changes include rewritten chapters on theories relative to specific crafts, crafts using a computer, and the inclusion of theoretical models in case studies. Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation, Second Edition uses up-to-date theories and language, includes new craft assessments and diagrams, as well as addresses changes in new practice settings. Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation, Second Edition is the perfect resource for using activities in treatment. Features: Chapters include historical accounts of craftwork, discussion questions, and case studies. Uses language consistent with Uniform Terminology of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Presents situations in home health care, acute inpatient care, and long-term outpatient treatment. Includes an extensive appendix listing craft vendors as well as an annotated bibliography.