Assistive Technologies and Environmental Interventions in Healthcare (Paperback)

Kathleen Flecky

ISBN 10: 1119483220 / ISBN 13: 9781119483229

Editore: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2019

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Paperback. Providing a holistic and client-centered approach, Assistive Technologies and Environmental Interventions in Healthcare explores the individuals needs within the environment, examines the relationship between disability and a variety of traditional and cutting-edge technologies, and presents a humanistic discussion of Technology-Environment Intervention (TEI). Written by a multidisciplinary team of authors, this text introduces readers to a variety of conceptual practice models and the clinical reasoning perspectives. It also provides insight into how designers go about solving human-tech problems, discusses best practices for both face-to-face and virtual teams, and looks at the psychological, sociocultural, and cognitive factors behind the development and provision of assistive technologies. Examines a wide range of technologies and environmental interventionsDemonstrates how a better understanding of the complexity of human interaction with both the physical and social environment can lead to better use of technologyExplores the future of technology and research in TEI Complete with a range of learning features such as keywords, case studies and review questions, this book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in occupational therapy and other related health professions, as well as those undertaking certification and board examinations. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Assistive Technologies and Environmental Interventions in Healthcare (Paperback)
• Editore: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1119483220
• ISBN 13: 9781119483229
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: new

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Providing a holistic and client-centered approach, Assistive Technologies and Environmental Interventions in Healthcare explores the individual’s needs within the environment, examines the relationship between disability and a variety of traditional and cutting-edge technologies, and presents a humanistic discussion of Technology-Environment Intervention (TEI).

Written by a multidisciplinary team of authors, this text introduces readers to a variety of conceptual practice models and the clinical reasoning perspectives. It also provides insight into how designers go about solving human-tech problems, discusses best practices for both face-to-face and virtual teams, and looks at the psychological, sociocultural, and cognitive factors behind the development and provision of assistive technologies.

• Examines a wide range of technologies and environmental interventions
• Demonstrates how a better understanding of the complexity of human interaction with both the physical and social environment can lead to better use of technology
• Explores the future of technology and research in TEI

Complete with a range of learning features such as keywords, case studies and review questions, this book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in occupational therapy and other related health professions, as well as those undertaking certification and board examinations.

Informazioni sull?autore

Lynn Gitlow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, USA. She has practiced in the area of assistive technology for over 20 years.

Kathleen Flecky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. She has been teaching and practicing in the area of community health and health promotion for 19 years.