Foundations of Physical Therapy

A 21st Century-Focused View

AvRon Scott

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

This timely new book offers a full survey of physical therapy and serves as the perfect resource in an introductory course or as a refresher for the practicing therapist. It examines in depth current trends in physical therapy and reviews the profession as it fits into the general healthcare landscape.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-11-21
Mått:150 x 226 x 20 mm
Vikt:598 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange
Antal sidor:484
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
ISBN:9780071355902

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Fysioterapi inom Medicin
Behandling och behandlingsmetoder inom Medicin

Innehållsförteckning

CHAPTER 1 The Physical Therapy Profession Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives The Profession at Advent of the 21st Century Physical Therapy Defined History of Physical Therapy in the United States Representative Professions and Support Professionals Interdisciplinary Co-Primary Health Care Disciplines Summary Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Focus on a Leader: Elizabeth Domholdt, EdD, PT CHAPTER 2 Education Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives Background History of Physical Therapy Education Program Accreditation CAPTE and Accreditation Activities Professional (Entry-Level) Education: Philosophy and Processes Postprofessional Education Summary Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Appendix 2-1 Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of Education Programs for the Preparation of Physical Therapists Focus on a Leader: Mary Jane Harris, MS, PT Focus on a Leader: Mary Ann Wharton, MS, PT CHAPTER 3 Clinical Practice: Practice Settings Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives Domains and Scope of Practice Guide to Physical Therapist Practice Mentoring A Perspective on Mentoring Physical Therapy Clinical Management General Practice and Practice Specialties American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Evidence-Based Practice Military Practice Model Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Focus on a Leader: Rick Ritter, MA, PT, OCS CHAPTER 4 Clinical Practice: Neurologic Physical Therapy Kristin Zwemer Motor Development Physical Therapy Management: Evaluation Components Treatment Components Neurologic Disorders/Injuries Summary References CHAPTER 5 Clinical Practice: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Penny Samuelson Manual Therapy Perioperative Care General Orthopaedics References CHAPTER 6 Clinical Practice: Geriatric Physical Therapy Jennifer M. Bottomley Disability: A Definition Demographics of Disability in the Aged Multisystem Changes Functional Assessment of the Aged Functional Abilities of the Caregiver: A Rehabilitative Consideration Principles of Geriatric Rehabilitation Rehabilitative Measures Special Geriatric Rehabilitation Considerations Summary References CHAPTER 7 Clinical Practice: Pediatric Physical Therapy Dolores Bertoti Introduction Decision Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy The Special Vulnerabilities of Children and Families Professional Issues Service Modes for Delivery of Pediatric Physical Therapy Common Clinical Problems Pediatric Physical Therapy Evaluation Physical Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics Age-Related Issues in Pediatric Physical Therapy Summary References CHAPTER 8 Legal and Ethical Standards Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing Business; Organizational and Professional Ethics Professional Ethical Standards Guide for Professional Conduct Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member Sources of Legal Obligation for Licensed Health Professionals Model Practice Act Rights and Duties of Patients, Health Professionals, and Health Professional Students Civil Rights Laws Clinical Affiliation Agreements Bases for Health Care Malpractice Liability Patient Informed Consent to Health Care Intervention Disciplinary Actions and Processes Summary Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Appendix 8-1 American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional Conduct Appendix 8-2 American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member Focus on a Leader: Jonathan Cooperman, JD, MS, PT CHAPTER 9 Professional Associations and Responsibility Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives Structure of the American Physical Therapy Association Related Professional Organizations and Alliances Summary Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Focus on a Leader: Jayne Leigh Snyder, MA, PT CHAPTER 10 Salient Issues Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives Managed Care Education Issues Practice Issues Activities, Cases, and Questions References Additional Readings Appendix 10-1 CIs and Liability Appendix 10-2 Workforce Study Focus on a Leader: Ted Yanchuleff, MPA, PT APPENDICES Appendix I Developmental Timeline, Physical Therapy Profession in the United States, 1881--1995 Contents Appendix III American Physical Therapy Association Organizational Chart INDEX