Clinical Conditions and Occupational Therapy by Sonja Burmeister

Clinical Conditions and Occupational Therapy by Sonja Burmeister

This comprehensive and practical textbook provides an accessible, holistic, and concise guide for occupation therapy students and clinicians to bridge the gap between clinical occupational therapy practice and medical knowledge.

Organized by body systems, this resource integrates foundational anatomy, physiology, condition-specific pathophysiology, standardized and non-standardized evaluations, and current evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Designed to enhance clinical competency, it also provides an overview of patient signs and symptoms, medical diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based medical treatment approaches.

With case studies throughout, Clinical Conditions and Occupational Therapy is an essential textbook for anyone studying occupational therapy or occupational science.

Sonja Burmeister serves as an adjunct associate professor in the Masters of Science and Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral programs at Moravian University. With over two decades of experience, Sonja has been a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist since 1996, earning specialty certifications in autism and early intervention. She obtained her master's as a physician assistant in 2001 and brings both skills to her writing and teaching.