Occupational therapy : an African perspective

Forlagets beskrivelse: This book is a combination of professional ideas exclusively from occupational therapists with first hand knowledge and experience of the profession of occupational therapy as it is carried out in some parts of Africa. Representation is from occupational therapists from Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda. Vivyan Alers and Rosemary Crouch took on the task of editing this booking early in 2009 and the final concept was consolidated at the OTARG Congress in Malawi in September 2009. The authors of chapters have been excellent in the delivery of their chapters in quite a short time and have cooperated greatly with the editors. The book is the brain-child of the Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group (OTARG) which is a Regional Group of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). The idea of producing a book of this nature has been on OTARG's agenda for many years and is now a reality. The subject matter is basic and down to earth and is intended for occupational therapy students, occupational therapists who are new to the shores of Africa, and for professional who are interested in what an occupational therapist "actually does." This book will tell you in detail! It is important to note that the content of the book may be applicable to many other areas of the world, particularly where there are marginalised and impoverished communities. This book has been funded by the Crouch Trust which has provided the seed money for this publication. All profits will accrue to OTARG in order to sponsor worthy candidates to OTARG events.