1st Edition
Occupational Therapy in East Asia Concepts, Principles and Practice
Foreword
By Professor Shu-Leong Ho
Foreword
By Avril Drummond
Preface
By Hector Wing Hong Tsang
Introduction
By Hector Wing Hong Tsang
Section 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 History, Principles, and Theories
By Hector Wing Hong Tsang, Cynthia Yuen Yi Lai, Bacon Fung Leung NG, Chi Man Tsui, Kino Chiu Kim Lam, Chung-Ying Lin
Chapter 2 Documentation
By Cynthia Yuen Yi Lai, Frank Ho-Yin Lai, Stella Wai Chee Cheng, Chung-Ying Lin, Ya Zhou, Abby Jin Song
Section 2: Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention
Chapter 3 Sensorimotor Functions
By Sam Chi Chung Chan, Josephine Man-Wah Wong, Seiji Nishimura
Chapter 4 Cognitive Perceptual Functioning
By David Wai Kwong Man, Frank Ho-Yin Lai, Kenneth Nai-Kuen Fong
Chapter 5 Psychosocial Practice for Chinese Population
By Hector Wing Hong Tsang, Erin Yiqing Lu, Wendy Wing Yan So, Zoey Yutong Li
Chapter 6 Return to the Home and Community
By Stella Wai Chee Cheng, Bobby Hin Po Ng, Eddie Yip Kuen Hai
Chapter 7 Return to Work
By Andy Shu Kei Cheng, Yanwen Xu
Section 3: Case Illustration
Chapter 8 Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Work Rehabilitation
By Andy Shu Kei Cheng, Melva Yin Mei Yip
Chapter 9 Stroke
By Kenneth Nai-Kuen Fong, Sharon Fong Mei Toh, Phyllis Liang, Ching-Yi Wu
Chapter 10 Developmental Disorders
By Chi-Wen Chien, Johnny Wai Hon Lam, May Sok Mui Lim
Chapter 11 Schizophrenia
By Shu-Mei Wang, Kino Chiu Kim Lam, Vera Wai Man Lam, Soo Fung Ho, Kamaldin Bin Ibrahim, Yogeswary Maniam
Section 4: Future Trends
Chapter 12 Evidence-based Practice in Occupational Therapy
By Hector Wing Hong Tsang, Benson Wui Man Lau, Jessie Jingxia Lin
Chapter 13: Use of Advanced Technologies in Occupational Therapy
By Kenneth Nai-Kuen Fong, Eddie Yip Kuen Hai, Jack Jiaqi Zhang, Winnie Wing Tung Lam
Biography
Hector Wing Hong Tsang, trained as an occupational therapist, amassed over ten years of clinical experience in psychiatric and geriatric rehabilitation before moving to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1997. He was Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the University from 2017 to January 2024 and is currently Chair Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences. He has focused on integrative medicine and psychiatric rehabilitation for people with severe mental illness for over 30 years.
Stella Wai Chee Cheng has been a Professor of Practice in Occupational Therapy at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University since 2018. She was the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association from 2018 to 2024 and has been the Hong Kong Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists since 2016.
David Wai Kwong Man currently serves as the Vice President (Academic) at Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, bringing over 40 years of experience in occupational therapy and rehabilitation sciences. He formerly worked at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His specialization lies in cognitive rehabilitation, and he conducts research in basic neurosciences related to prospective memory, including leading clinical trials for individuals with cognitive decline. An internationally recognized scholar, David has held various leadership roles and made significant contributions to curriculum development, thereby enhancing academia.
Authored by many of the world’s occupational therapy experts, the Occupational Therapy in East Asia textbook offers a comprehensive summary of foundational occupational therapy practice based on the latest empirical knowledge, combined with clear descriptions of state-of-the-art guidelines for how occupational therapy can be effectively provided in Asia. This is the ideal occupational therapy textbook.
Mark P. Jensen, University of Washington, United States
Tsang, Cheng, and Man’s book, Occupational Therapy in East Asia: Concepts, Principles and Practice breaks new ground as a comprehensive go-to text for students studying occupational therapy. The topics and case studies are relevant, culturally grounded, and informed by cutting-edge East-meets-West scientific research. This text belongs on the shelf (or e-reader) of every student planning a career in occupational therapy, regardless of national origin.
Renée R. Taylor, University of Illinois Chicago, United States
As the first occupational therapy textbook published in Hong Kong, the book’s East-meets-West cultural background and approach to rehabilitation make it highly recommended for use in occupational therapy education in mainland China.
Lijuan Ao, Kunming Medical University, China
Occupational Therapy in East Asia is an essential resource for students, uniquely addressing the intersection of cultural nuances and clinical practice. Its insightful case studies and East-meets-West rehabilitation approaches make it an invaluable guide for aspiring rehabilitation professionals across Asia and beyond.
Marco Pang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
