Occupational Therapy and Stroke Second Edition

Occupational Therapy and Stroke guides newly qualified occupational therapists (and those new to the field of stroke
management) through the complexities of treating people following stroke. It encourages and assists therapists to use
their skills in problem solving, building on techniques taught and observed as an undergraduate.
Written and edited by practising occupational therapists, the book acknowledges the variety of techniques that may be
used in stroke management and the scope of the occupational therapist’s role. Chapters span such key topics as early
intervention and the theoretical underpinnings of stroke care, as well as the management of motor, sensory, cognitive
and perceptual deficits. They are written in a user-friendly style and presented in a form that enables the therapist to
review the subject prior to assessment and treatment planning. Complex problems are grouped together for greater
clarity.
This second edition has been fully revised and updated in line with the WHO ICF model, National Clinical Guidelines
and Occupational Therapy standards. It is produced on behalf of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist
Section – Neurological Practice.