Occupational Therapy in Acute Care

2nd Edition • Edited by Helene Smith-Gabai & Suzanne E. Holm

Occupational Therapy in Acute Care is a comprehensive clinical reference designed to help occupational therapy practitioners deliver safe, effective, and evidence-informed care in hospital and acute-care environments. The 2nd Edition supports clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical decision-making across medically complex patient presentations.

Written for real-world practice, the text focuses on acute-care workflow, documentation expectations, patient safety, and common conditions encountered in hospital-based OT—making it highly useful for fieldwork, onboarding, and day-to-day clinical reference.

Product Details

• Title: Occupational Therapy in Acute Care
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Editors: Helene Smith-Gabai; Suzanne E. Holm
• Publisher: AOTA Press (American Occupational Therapy Association)
• ISBN-13: 9781569003930
• ISBN-10: 1569003939
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 749
• Publication Year: 2017

Key Features

• Acute-care focused practice guidance for hospital-based OT workflows and priorities
• Clinical decision support for medically complex and high-acuity patient populations
• Patient safety emphasis including precautions, monitoring considerations, and risk reduction
• Interdisciplinary perspective supporting communication across medical teams
• Practical reference value for fieldwork, onboarding, and ongoing clinical use

Topics Covered (Highlights)

1. Acute Care Environment and OT Role
2. Clinical Reasoning, Documentation, and Discharge Planning
3. Patient Safety, Precautions, and Clinical Monitoring
4. Common Medical Conditions and Hospital Presentations
5. Interventions for Functional Performance in Acute Settings
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Care Transitions
7. Professional Practice Considerations in Hospital OT

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Overview

A practical, acute-care OT reference designed for hospital-based clinical decision-making, patient safety, and everyday implementation across complex medical settings.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Occupational therapists working in acute care and hospital settings
• OT students in Level I/II fieldwork placements
• New grads onboarding into inpatient or acute-care roles
• Educators and clinical instructors teaching hospital-based OT practice

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FAQs

• Is this book suitable for students and new graduates?
  Yes. The text is widely used for fieldwork preparation and onboarding because it explains acute-care workflows, precautions, and decision-making in a clear, clinically applicable manner.
• Does this book focus on real-world hospital practice?
  Yes. It is specifically designed for hospital-based occupational therapy and addresses daily clinical challenges such as patient monitoring, medical complexity, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
• What makes the 2nd Edition different or valuable?
  The 2nd Edition expands on clinical reasoning, safety considerations, and practice expectations in modern acute-care environments, making it a more comprehensive and up-to-date clinical reference.
• Does the book cover patient safety and precautions?
  Yes. Patient safety is a core focus, including medical precautions, monitoring considerations, risk management, and safe intervention planning in high-acuity settings.
• Is this book appropriate for experienced clinicians?
  Yes. While highly useful for students and new practitioners, experienced OTs also use it as a reference for complex cases, professional development, and teaching.