Stephen Whittaker, Mitchell Scheiman, Debra Sokol-McKay

Low Vision Rehabilitation

A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Provides current, evidence-based information on low vision rehabilitation. This second edition contains several new and expanded chapters on ADLs, IADLs, and recreation, as well as new online resources and the latest in accessibility devices. The text blends standards of practice with the latest scientific research and the unique perspective of occupational therapists

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 428
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 216mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 1275g
• ISBN-13: 9781617116339
• ISBN-10: 1617116335
• Artikelnr.: 54715610

Autorenporträt

Stephen G. Whittaker, PhD, FAAO, OTR/L, CLVT, is an occupational therapist, certified low vision therapist and research Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry with a PhD in experimental psychology and post-doctoral training in visual science. For over 35 years, Steve has been teaching, doing research, and providing clinical services in low vision rehabilitation. He lectures internationally. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Steve was a member of the faculty at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University) during which time he was principal investigator on National Eye Institute-, NIDRR-, and NASA-funded research on low vision and visual enhancement devices. Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author, and private practitioner. He is the author of Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists. Debra Sokol-McKay, OTR/L, SCLV, CDE, CVRT, CLVT, is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania. She has a specialty certification in Low Vision through the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is a Certified Low Vision Therapist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Low Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword Preface Section I Introduction and Background Information Chapter
1 Overview and First-Response Interventions Chapter 2 Epidemiology,
History, and Clinical Model for Low Vision Rehabilitation Chapter 3 Review
of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Visual System Chapter
4 Eye Diseases Associated With Low Vision Chapter 5 Optics of Lenses,
Refraction, and Magnification Chapter 6 Psychosocial and Cognitive Issues
Related to Vision Disability Section II Evaluation Chapter 7 Overview and
Review of the Optometric Low Vision EvaluationChapter 8 Occupational
Therapy Low Vision Rehabilitation Evaluation Section III Treatment Chapter
9 Overview of Treatment Strategy Chapter 10 Foundation Skills and
Therapeutic Activities Chapter 11 Managing Peripheral Visual Field Loss and
Neglect Chapter 12 Environmental Modifications Chapter 13 Optical Devices
and Magnification Strategies Chapter 14 Computer Technology in Low Vision
Rehabilitation Section IV Occupational Performance Chapter 15 Reading and
Writing Chapter 16 Basic Self-Care Chapter 17 Home Management Chapter 18
Leisure, Recreation, and Sports Chapter 19 Community Activities and
Mobility Chapter 20 Managing Diabetes and Medications Chapter 21
Establishing a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialty Practice Financial
Disclosures Index