Series XIII: Topics related to occupational therapy, 1943 - 1990
Series
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials on subjects of interest and concern to occupational therapists that arise from other fields or areas of endeavor. This includes medical writings, such as a 1943 Medical Research Council publication on peripheral nerve injuries, a 1953 paper on hemiplegics published by the Medical Division of Sharp and Dohine, and various journal reprints from the 1970s on the rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis, neuroanatomy of the spinal cord, rheumatic diseases, and joint arthroplasty. Of particular interest in this series are publications dating ca.1950-1951 on human sterilization that were distributed by The Human Betterment Foundation, 1955 issues of "Comeback," a rehabilitation institute newsletter, and a 1964 issue of Accent of Living, a magazine for the handicapped. This series also contains newsletters and other publications from the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association dating from 1984-1993. Other subjects covered in this series are group discussion dynamics (1950), occupational psychology (1970), long-term care for the elderly (1985), discharge planning (1987), and SOAP notes (1990).
Dates
- 1943 - 1990
Extent
From the Collection: 16 Linear Feet (29 boxes)
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Thomas Jefferson University - Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587