Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-218) and index.

I. INTRODUCTION -- 1. What is theory? -- 2. Knowledge needed to be an occupational therapist -- 3. Occupation and occupational performance problems -- 4. The complexity of occupation -- 5. The consequences of occupation -- 6. The occupational therapy filing cabinet -- 7. Conceptual models in the filing cabinet -- 8. Models of practice in the filing cabinet -- 9. The filing cabinet in action -- II. THE DETERMINANTS OF OCCUPATION -- 10. The socio-cultural determinants of occupation -- 11. The psychological-emotional determinants of occupation (with Terry Krupa) -- 12. The physical determinants of occupation (with Briano DiRezze and Tara Packham) -- 13. The cognitive-neurological determinants of occupation (with Setareh Ghahari) -- 14. The environmental determinants of occupation (with Mary Law) -- 15. Review of determinants of occupation -- III. OCCUPATION-FOCUSED MODELS -- 16. Model of Human Occupation -- 17. Occupational Adaptation -- 18. Ecology of Human Performance -- 19. Six descriptive models of occupation, person, and environment -- 20. Review of occupation-focused models -- IV. LIVES AND TIMES IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY -- 21. LIVES – Eight people who changed how we think about occupation -- 22. TIMES – Occupation in the 20th century and beyond (with Penny Bryden) -- Conclusion.

The fourth edition of this popular student-friendly textbook provides a thorough and detailed exploration of the key theoretical approaches that inform occupational therapy in the 21st century. It provides a comprehensive overview of how occupation can be used therapeutically, and of both the determinants and consequences of occupation. The book uses the familiar filing cabinet metaphor to offer an easily digestible classification system for theoretical ideas in occupation therapy. It also includes historical perspectives on how these key theories evolved, as well as enlightening commentary of the latest theoretical developments. Links to practice are highlighted throughout with extensive examples and case studies. Fully updated with key occupation-focused models, the fourth edition also features a new chapter on the most influential theorists in the field. Including illustrative figures and student activities to help develop a fuller understanding, this is an essential textbook for anyone studying occupational therapy or occupational science.