Essentials in Geriatric Physical Therapy for the Physical Therapy Assistant
2015
Prentice Hall (Verlag)
978-0-8385-3138-9 (ISBN)
Prentice Hall (Verlag)
978-0-8385-3138-9 (ISBN)
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This practical text is designed for physical therapist assistant courses. It focuses on management of the geriatric patient across a range of care methods. Theory is balanced with clinical applications.
This practical, comprehensive text is the only book for physical therapy assistants that focuses on complete management of the geriatric patient across the spectrum of care. Balancing theory with clinical applications, the authors focus on relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. The decision-making skills needed for comprehensive elder care are emphasized. Models of prevention, fitness, and wellness are incorporated along with the rehabilitative model of care for elders with pathological conditions.
This practical, comprehensive text is the only book for physical therapy assistants that focuses on complete management of the geriatric patient across the spectrum of care. Balancing theory with clinical applications, the authors focus on relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. The decision-making skills needed for comprehensive elder care are emphasized. Models of prevention, fitness, and wellness are incorporated along with the rehabilitative model of care for elders with pathological conditions.
Part 1 Basic concepts in geriatric rehabilitation: the theories of aging; age-related changes in biology, physiology, anatomy and function; pathological considerations in aging; psychosocial aspects of aging; nutritional considerations with aging; drugs and function. Part 2 Concepts in the care of the geriatric population: principles and practices of geriatric rehabilitation; assessment instruments; treatment design and rationale; performing treatments; ongoing assessment, re-evaluation, and discharge planning; critical pathways in disabilities seen in the elderly. Part 3 Special considerations in treating the elderly: communication; attitudes and ethics; settings of care; resources for working with the elderly.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.11.2015 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Upper Saddle River |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8385-3138-5 / 0838531385 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8385-3138-9 / 9780838531389 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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