Geriatric Physical Therapy : A Clinical Approach,9780838588758

Geriatric Physical Therapy : A Clinical Approach

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ISBN13: 9780838588758
ISBN10: 0838588751
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1994-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary

PLEASE PROVIDE COURSE INFORMATION This compilation of up-to-date information provides physical therapists with clinical information for the care of geriatric patients in one comprehensive source. Physical therapy practitioners and students wishing to specialize in geriatrics will be provided with the advanced applied science of normal and pathological aging, clinical problems, implications for therapeutic interventions, and considerations specific to the elderly.

Table of Contents

I. APPLIED GERONTOLOGICAL CONCEPTS 1(246)
1. Understanding the Demographics of an Aging Population
3(20)
2. Comparing and Contrasting the Theories of Aging
23(18)
3. Comparing and Constrasting Age Related Changes in Biology, Physiology, and Anatomy
41(28)
4. Describing Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
69(26)
5. Pathological Manifestations of Aging
95(44)
6. Assessment Instruments
139(48)
7. Exploring Nutritional Needs
187(32)
8. Pharmacology
219(28)
II. PATIENT CARE CONCEPTS 247(236)
9. Principles and Practice in Geriatric Rehabilitation
249(40)
10. Patient Evaluation
289(38)
11. Orthopedic Treatment Considerations
327(26)
12. Neurological Treatment Considerations
353(46)
13. Cardiopulmonary Treatment Considerations
399(22)
14. Establishing Community Based Screening Programs
421(28)
15. Communication
449(34)
III. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 483
16. Attitudes and Ethics
485(20)
17. Education Services: Learning, Memory, and Intelligence
505(24)
18. Administration of Geriatric Services
529(22)
19. Consultation
551(46)
20. Scientific Inquiry and Research
597(16)
21. Aging Network Resources
613

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