Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Build your physical and occupational therapy patient care skills on a foundation of the proven practices found in this must-read text. In addition to clear -how-to- information on everything from positioning and draping, to patient transfer and ambulation activities, the book's easy-to-understand rationales will give you the -why- behind these proven techniques. This fifth edition also comes with new student resources on the companion Evolve site complete with videos, case studies, skills checklists, and more.
Synopsis
404 pages
- Clearly written instructions and full-color illustrations on patient care techniques and procedures cover topics such as proper lifting, patient transfers, basic wound care, and assessment of vital signs.
- Insight into rationales and physiological principles explain why specific techniques and procedures are used.
- More than 700 full-color photographs vividly demonstrate proper performance of techniques and procedures used in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Procedure boxes throughout the text offer additional tips for optimal assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Self-study and problem solving activities promote decision-making and problem solving skills.
- NEW Video clips and skills activities on companion Evolve site illustrate the techniques and procedures described in the text.
- NEW Content based on the ICF model, the model currently endorsed by the APTA and AOTA, reflects the current theories and practice guidelines of physical and occupational therapy.
- NEW Information on professionalism teaches about the guidelines that currently exist and how to apply those guidelines to patient interactions.