Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills - Couverture souple

Johansson, Charity; Ramsey, Crystal; Chinworth, Susan A.; F.A. Davis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1719642869 ISBN 13 : 9781719642866

Editeur : F.A. Davis Company, 2022

Synopsis

Maximize patient care skills
Rely on this state-of-the-art, multimedia resource to help you navigate confidently in both common and complex clinical situations. Mastering patient care skills will ground you in fundamental rehabilitation principles; help you establish a culture of patient-centered care; and develop essential your clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You'll also learn how to help your patients progress toward greater mobility and independence. Over 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make every concept crystal clear.

See the techniques in action
An access code in new, printed texts unlocks 55 full-color narrated video clips online at FADavis.com that show you clinicians and patients performing key techniques described in the text.

• UPDATED & EXPANDED! Incorporating current research and today's best evidence-based practices
• NEW! Levels of assistance as defined by the Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) tool, edema assessment methods, and expanded application of biomechanics principles to body mechanics for patients and clinicians
• NEW! Intervention boxes
• EXPANDED! More emphasis on clinical reasoning with a new decision-making algorithm to guide the clinician's choice of mechanical and manual transfer methods
• EXPANDED! More emphasis on diversity and distinguishing between recovery and compensation
• EXPANDED! More information on neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and spinal cord injury and how they relate to mobility concepts as well as the use of a wheelchair as a primary means of locomotion
• Narrated video clips with closed captioning online at FADavis.com demonstrate must-know techniques.
• A focus on developing the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills required to work safely and effectively in both common and unexpected patient situations.
• Organizational structure parallels the progression of patient intervention.
• Icons throughout the text highlight important concepts and care skills.
• "Watch Out!" "Keeping Current," and "Clinical Tips" boxes cover important safety reminders, recent research, and pointers for effectiveness and efficiency in the clinic.
• "Try This," "Clinical Reality Check," "Thinking It Through," and "Pathophysiology" boxes provide additional learning enhancements.
• A wealth of clinical examples mirror today's patient populations.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Professor; Department of Physical Therapy Education, Elon University, Elon, NC

Associate Professor, Emerita, Department of Physical Therapy Education, Elon University, Elon, NC

Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Assistant Professor; Department of Physical Therapy Education, Elon University, Elon, NC

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: F.A. Davis Company
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1719642869
• ISBN 13: 9781719642866
• Reliure: Couverture à spirales
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 608
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible