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Author : Christina M. Barrett
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449681852
Preceded by Introduction to physical therapy for physical therapist assistants / Olga Dreeben-Irimia. 2nd ed. 2011.
Author : Christina M. Barrett
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284175738
Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants, Fourth Edition introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care.
Author : Christina M. Barrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1284176207
"Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care. This text's goal is to present information in a way that students appreciate all that is necessary to learn to become an effective physical therapist assistant. The text begins by introducing the reader to the profession of physical therapy before covering physical therapy evaluation and the major physical therapy practice specialties, the ethical and legal components of practice, and communication, documentation, and research. The text also emphasizes student success, with the first chapter establishing ways for students to succeed in PTA school and the final chapter focused on developing one's career"--
Author : Olga Dreeben-Irimia
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449619589
Written specifically for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, this text is an excellent introduction for physical therapist assistant’s education. This new edition includes updated information regarding the relationship between the Physical Therapist (PT) and PTA and key concepts of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for better understanding of clinical guidelines. It also includes new information regarding clinical trends in physical therapy. Utilizing this text specifically for PTAs, instructors can introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist’s behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource throughout the physical therapist assistant’s education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program. New to Second Edition: Distinctive description of physical therapy developments from its Formative Years (1914-1920) to the APTA’s “Vision and Application of Scientific Pursuit” of today PTA’s usage of the APTA's “Guide to Physical Therapist Practice” Differences between physical therapy and medical diagnosis Contemporary clinical trends regarding wellness, health promotion and disease prevention Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, PowerPoint slides and TestBank
Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-09-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1284289729
Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice, Fifth Edition uncovers the "what," "why," and "how" of physical therapy. The text thoroughly describes who provides physical therapy, in what setting, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants interact with patients, each other, and other healthcare professionals. The Fifth Edition delves into the tools and competencies physical therapists and physical therapist assistants use to care for a diverse population of people in a variety of clinical settings. The book discusses what it means to practice legally, ethically, and professionally, including practical communication skills.
Author : Olga Dreeben
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0763779857
Introduction To Physical Therapy For Physical Therapist Assistants Provides A Basic Overview Of The Physical Therapy Profession And Of Pts And Ptas As Members Of The Rehabilitation Team. It Includes Physical Therapy Ethical And Legal Concepts, Cultural Competence And Cultural Diversity, Domestic Violence Issues, Laws Affecting Physical Therapy Practice, Communication, Documentation And Medical Records, Teaching, Learning, And Medical Terminology, Elements Of Patient Care, And Major Physical Therapy Clinical Practices. This Text Is An Ideal Resource For Anyone Contemplating A Career In Physical Therapy Or Already Working In The Field.
Author : Olga Dreeben-Irimia
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449649623
Written specifically for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, this text is an excellent introduction for physical therapist assistant’s education. This new edition includes updated information regarding the relationship between the Physical Therapist (PT) and PTA and key concepts of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for better understanding of clinical guidelines. It also includes new information regarding clinical trends in physical therapy. Utilizing this text specifically for PTAs, instructors can introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist’s behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource throughout the physical therapist assistant’s education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program. New to Second Edition: Distinctive description of physical therapy developments from its Formative Years (1914-1920) to the APTA’s “Vision and Application of Scientific Pursuit” of today PTA’s usage of the APTA's “Guide to Physical Therapist Practice” Differences between physical therapy and medical diagnosis Contemporary clinical trends regarding wellness, health promotion and disease prevention Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, PowerPoint slides and TestBank
Author : Olga Dreeben-Irimia
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449647582
Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs, Second Edition, is a concise and condensed clinical pocket guide designed specifically to help physical therapist assistants and physical therapist assistant students easily obtain helpful evidence-based information. This succinct, summarizing pocket-guide covers the evaluative as well as interventional aspect of physical therapy and offers immediate guidance concerning physical therapy data collection and interventions in various clinical settings including musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, geriatric, pediatric and acute care. With its portable and user-friendly format, this handbook is a valuable resource for physical therapist assistant students during the education training program and throughout clinical practice. The Second Edition features a new and unique look at physical therapy in acute care provided by PTAs. Acute care topics include musculoskeletal and neurological acute care, as well as the significant factors in acute care to consider while applying physical therapy to patients with endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and oncological disorders/diseases. The Second Edition contains physical therapy terminology reflecting current physical therapy practice according to the APTA's "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice" and also includes guidelines from the CDC and JCAHO. Appendices contain helpful balance assessment forms, and cardiac and integumentary patient education forms.
Author : Jahangir Moini,Casey Chaney
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284179361
Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition offers an introduction to pathology for students enrolled in physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs.
Author : Steven B. Skinner,Christina McVey
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449662776
Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a practical guide to developing the clinical judgment essential to effective patient care. Co-authored by two prominent physical therapy educators, this informative reference addresses a skill that is crucial to the success of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Designed to integrate decision making into PTA education, it covers the types of decisions that must be made in physical therapy treatment and offers sound guidance on how to make them. Critical thinking questions and treatment activities are included with each chapter to enable students to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. This text is a valuable resource for intermediate and post intermediate physical therapist assistant courses. Designed Specifically for PTAs Provides clear guidance on making everyday clinical decisions Covers decision making in the context of major areas of physical therapy Integrates decision making into technical education Provides examples of decisions encountered in patient care
Author : William R. Vanwye,Dianna Lunsford
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323883856
Prepare to be a more effective physical or occupational therapy professional by learning skills in healthcare leadership, management, and policy! Health System Management and Leadership for Physical and Occupational Therapists provides a guide to essential topics such as health legislation, current issues in health care, professionalism, proposal and grant writing, business administration, quality assurance, insurance and billing, and managing a therapy practice in a variety of care settings. Written by a team of expert contributors led by physical and occupational therapy educators, William R. VanWye and Dianna Lunsford, this resource helps readers become well-informed and knowledgeable physical and occupational therapy professionals. Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter guide your study and ensure that you understand important concepts and terminology. Chapter Summaries review the key content in each chapter. Figures with discussion prompts and key points are provided throughout the text. An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Author : Ivan Harsløf,Ingrid Poulsen,Kristian Larsen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811373466
This collection provides a broad coverage of recent changes in medical and vocational rehabilitation in Northern Europe. It presents analyses that cut across health sciences, medical sociology, disability studies and comparative welfare state research. Through this interdisciplinary perspective, the book explores the changing roles of patients, caregivers, professionals and institutions, and the wider implications of these changes for social inequalities in health. What obstacles do different groups of patients encounter when negotiating the complex chains of medical and vocational services? Who decides regarding references to specialized treatments, and the provision of comprehensive and coordinated services, and different types of benefits and material support? What is the importance of the resources that patients and caregivers bring to bear in the rehabilitation process?
Author : Penelope J Lescher
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780803626362
With other texts written at either too high or too low a level, this book meets the needs of PTA students for usable, understandable pathology related to clinical application. Extensively illustrated, this book allows students to more easily comprehend and maintain interest in otherwise complicated pathological processes. The fourteen chapter format effectively fits within a chapter per week course structure, or each chapter may be used as a stand alone module within any course.
Author : Michael A. Pagliarulo
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323328364
Start your physical therapy career path on the right foot with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 5th Edition. This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the latest topics and trends surrounding the industry. The first section walks readers through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy, including: roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, practice settings, the APTA, and laws, policies, and regulations. The second section then goes on to cover the practice of physical therapy: detailing the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. Featuring a new full-color design, this new fifth edition incorporates a wealth of updated content, new photos, and numerous learning aides — such as chapter outlines, learning objectives, questions to ask, suggested readings, and review questions — to give readers the complete foundation they need to successfully grow their professional knowledge and skills. An overview of the profession combined with clinical information guides the reader through everything they need to know to begin their physical therapy education. Chapter on reimbursement tells how reimbursement affects the profession and introduces the fiscal aspects of health care and reimbursement for physical therapy services. Chapter on communication and cultural competence describes how cultural differences influence patient interaction and helps the PTA and PT understand behavior due to cultural differences. Numerous learning aides such as — chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, boxes, tables, summaries and up to date references, suggested readings and review questions — enable learning retention. The latest information on current trends in health care and the profession of physical therapy keeps readers current on the latest issues. NEW! Full color design and images make the text more visually appealing. NEW! Updated content keeps readers in the know on the latest practices and procedures. NEW! Updated photos throughout depict the content that is current and applicable to today’s practicing PT or PTA.
Author : Wendy D Bircher
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780803661172
Build your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation; shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note; and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice. You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.
