Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 6th Edition, authored by Jane Clifford O'Brien and Brittany Conners, functions as a foundational textbook for students entering allied health programs. Published under the Mosby imprint, the volume prepares both Occupational Therapy students and Occupational Therapy Assistant students for academic coursework and professional practice expectations. It establishes a broad framework covering practitioner roles, entry-level certification requirements, and foundational philosophy.

The text surveys essential clinical procedures, guiding readers through client evaluation, intervention planning, and outcome measurement. Narrative threads explore models of practice, frames of reference, therapeutic relationships, and intervention modalities across the lifespan, while introducing global perspectives and healthcare delivery models.

Structured around the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (4th Edition) and 2018 ACOTE Curriculum standards, the book connects theoretical principles to established educational benchmarks. This alignment provides effective instructional support for introductory curricula, helping educators guide students through legal standards, ethical responsibilities, and basic clinical reasoning.