Peer Review

Occupational Therapy Skills for Physical Dysfunction; Simple Book Publishing

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Reviewed:: May 28, 2026 by Health Sciences

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Overview:

This OER textbook, Occupational Therapy Skills for Physical Dysfunction, is a student-centered book that focuses on physical dysfunction. It includes strength screening, range of motion, and assessments/interventions aligned with physical findings.

Type of Material:

Open (Access) Textbook

Recommended Uses:

Lab class
Homework
Self-paced study
Supplemental learning following in-class instruction
Individual learning

Technical Requirements:

Internet access and web browser

Identify Major Learning Goals:

After active engagement with the material, the learner will

1. Describe how the upper extremity range of motion is typically screened within occupational therapy evaluations.

2. Explain how upper extremity strength is typically screened within occupational therapy evaluations.

3. Identify the different mobility aids and the purpose behind each one.

Target Student Population:

College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of various conditions and how they may impact occupational performance

Content Quality

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Strengths:

The OER textbook includes many exceptional videos. The videos include practical, applied information for occupational therapy students, with demonstrations of how to complete the assessment or use the mobility aid.
The author included transcripts of the videos.
The text and the videos are appropriate for the concept learning.
The content was delivered in plain language.

Concerns:

Providing learning objectives and an outline of what would be covered would be helpful.
In the mobility aid presentation, describing the condition(s) where the mobility aid would be used would also aid understanding.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The OER textbook, including the videos and text information, promotes conceptual learning.
The OER textbook is highly interactive and could be used in several ways.
The YouTube videos allow students to pause and replay the videos as needed.

Concerns:

Adding specific learning outcomes at the start of each chapter would enhance the OER textbook.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

Sequential headings are set up to be friendly for screen readers.
Text is selectable.
Videos include closed captioning.
The video transcripts are included.
Tables are screen reader-friendly.

Concerns:

Including some basic instructions could enhance the OER textbook.

Other Issues and Comments:: Overall, this OER textbook is outstanding. A few minor suggestions, such as including learning outcomes and basic instructional prompts, are suggested. The videos are outstanding.
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