the common models in practice and bridges the gap between theoretical texts on conceptual models and the immediate demands of practice. It describes occupational therapists' use of models within the realities of practice in a variety of contexts and takes the approach that practice models can be used as tools to guide clinical reasoning.Provides an in-depth overview of 9 different models which can easily be compared and contrastedHighlights the vital relationship between clinical reasoning and the practical use of modelsIncludes tools such as clinical reasoning memory aids, diagrams and major referencesPresents models in the context of their culturally and historically situated developmentWritten by internationally renowned occupational therapists who are well experienced in applying models to practice

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