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Book Detail
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Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation
O'Sullivan, Susan B.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780803622180 Category: Physical Therapy Publisher: F.A. Davis Company Imprint: F.A. Davis Company Audience: College/higher education Dimensions: 11.0 x 0.75 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
- Discussions address the foundational context for clinical decision-making and the conceptual framework for developing a comprehensive plan of care.
- Detailed coverage examines strategies and interventions to promote enhanced motor function and independence in key functional skills.
- Laboratory practice activities focus on task analysis and acquisition of psychomotor skills.
- Case Studies present examples of patient management strategies based on effective clinical decision-making for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, peripheral vestibular dysfunction, and Parkinson’s disease.
- Case Study Guiding Questions enhance clinical decision-making and challenge students to address the unique needs of individual patients.
- Tables summarize the content, while also functioning as concise study guides.
- “Clinical Notes” highlight key points and specific or unique aspects of an intervention.
- “Red Flags” identify potential patient problems or precautions.
- “Comments” present concepts and techniques for successfully implementing an intervention.
- Fifteen videos online at DavisPlus, corresponding to the fifteen case studies in the book, present elements of the initial examination, interventions, and outcomes for a variety of the commonly seen clinical conditions in rehabilitation settings.
- An extensive program of photographs and figures illustrates the narrative descriptions of the intervention strategies.
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