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Author : Lori A. Goldfarb
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Chronic Disease
ISBN : UOM:39076000477724
This book will inspire hope and show how to take positive action after a disability or illness strikes the family.
Author : Robert L. Kane,Reinhard Priester,Annette M. Totten
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 0801882095
Chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, and Parkinson disease are the principal cause of all sickness and death in the United States and represent the vast majority of health care expenditures. Although we now live in a world dominated by chronic conditions, health care is still organized around a commitment to treating acute illnesses. Meeting the Challenge of Chronic Illness examines current deficiencies in chronic illness care and explores ways to improve it. Addressing the challenges of shifting from the primacy of acute illnesses to the predominance of chronic conditions, the authors identify the components necessary to reorganize and reform health care: properly prepared health care workers; involved patients and families; appropriate use of new technologies, especially information systems; an appropriate role for prevention; and the creation of funding approaches that will provide necessary incentives. This book calls on policy makers, health care providers, and educators to address one of the greatest challenges facing the health care system.
Author : United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:61354975
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021024976
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Health of the Elderly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Chronic diseases
ISBN : UOM:39015057584784
Author : Marion Broome
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998-03-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780803959033
Synthesizes the nursing research literature in health promotion of children, pediatric acute and chronic conditions, and children and families in the health care system.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Disability in America
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309104722
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Steering Committee for the Workshop on Strengthening the Scientific Foundation for Policymaking to Meet the Challenges of Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309378079
Recent demographic trends in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region will shape the growth and age composition of its populations for decades to come. The rapid mortality decline that began during the 1950s, and the more recent and even sharper reduction in fertility, will produce unusually high rates of growth of the older population, a large change in overall population age composition, and significant increases in the ratio of older to younger population. According to the 2013 United Nations projections, the number of people aged 60 and over in LAC is expected to increase from 59 million in 2010 to 196 million in 2050, and the number of people aged 80 and over will increase from 8.6 million to more than 44 million during the same period. To explore the process of rapid aging in the LAC, a workshop took place at the National Academy of Medicine in May 2015. Participants of the workshop presented scientific research emphasizing what is unique about aging in LAC and what is similar to other processes around the world, highlighted the main areas where knowledge of the aging process in LAC is insufficient and new research is required, and proposed data collection that will produce information for policymaking while being responsive to the needs of the research community for harmonized, highly comparable information. The workshop afforded participants an opportunity to consider strategies for articulating data collection and research in the region so that country-based teams can reap the benefits from being part of a larger enterprise while simultaneously maintaining their own individuality and responding to the particular needs of each country. Strengthening the Scientific Foundation for Policymaking to Meet the Challenges of Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean summarizes the presentations and discussions of the workshop.
Author : American College of Sports Medicine,Geoffrey E. Moore,J. Larry Durstine,Patricia L. Painter
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781492586098
The fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities reveals common ground between medical and exercise professionals, creating a more collaborative approach to patient care. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with contributions from a specialized team of experts, this text presents a framework for optimizing patients’ and clients’ functionality by keeping them physically active. Featuring new content on common comorbid conditions, this edition is streamlined and updated to better suit chronic populations. This fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities outlines why exercise is significant in the treatment and prevention of disease, advises medical and exercise professionals in considering proper exercise prescription protocols, and provides evidence-informed guidance on devising individualized exercise programs. Major advancements and features of the fourth edition include the following: • Current evidence on exercise management for persons with multiple conditions, providing guidance on working with these common yet complex populations • A refocused goal of using physical activity to optimize patients’ and clients’ functionality and participation in life activities rather than only to treat and prevent disease • Specific content to help physicians prescribe physical activity and exercise to patients for promotion of health, well-being, and longevity • Reorganization of case studies into one streamlined chapter along with commentary from the senior editor to encourage critical thinking and recognize the unique needs of each patient The case studies in the text are real-life scenarios that help professionals and clinicians combine scientific knowledge with experience to find appropriate solutions for each individual. Commentary on the case studies from the senior editor illustrates when improvisation may be appropriate and where further research is needed. Tables are highlighted throughout the text to help readers quickly reference important clinical information. Evidence-informed guidelines, suggested websites, and additional readings further encourage practical use of information and identify further learning opportunities. For instructors, an ancillary PowerPoint presentation package aids in classroom discussion. The critical element that distinguishes the fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities is its unifying mission to incorporate physical activity and exercise in both disease treatment and prevention. Its emphasis on assisting people with multiple conditions, which is ever present in health care today, moves beyond primary and secondary prevention to focus on how patients and clients can be kept physically active and functionally fit.
Author : Paul W. Power, CRC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826155820
To help families manage an intense medical-related event, Power and Dell Orto propose that a family-oriented life and living perspective should be combined with a family intervention philosophy. Stressing acknowledgment of the adverse effects of the illness and an affirmation approach to family struggle and opportunities, the authors explore issues relevant to treatment, family adaptation, quality of life, and family survival. A unique feature of the text includes the organization of the chapters around thought-provoking personal statements followed by questions/experiential tasks designed to stimulate thought and discussion. This book is must reading for health and allied health professionals including physicians, nurses, rehabilitation counselors, social workers, psychologists, and family advocates and will serve as a useful textbook for professionals-in-training.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309170932
Brain disordersâ€"neurological, psychiatric, and developmentalâ€"now affect at least 250 million people in the developing world, and this number is expected to rise as life expectancy increases. Yet public and private health systems in developing countries have paid relatively little attention to brain disorders. The negative attitudes, prejudice, and stigma that often surround many of these disorders have contributed to this neglect. Lacking proper diagnosis and treatment, millions of individual lives are lost to disability and death. Such conditions exact both personal and economic costs on families, communities, and nations. The report describes the causes and risk factors associated with brain disorders. It focuses on six representative brain disorders that are prevalent in developing countries: developmental disabilities, epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and stroke. The report makes detailed recommendations of ways to reduce the toll exacted by these six disorders. In broader strokes, the report also proposes six major strategies toward reducing the overall burden of brain disorders in the developing world.
Author : Donna Falvo,Beverley E. Holland
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284105414
Preparing to Pass the Medical Assisting Exam is written in a straightforward format with over 1,000 review questions including answers and explanations. With the most up-to-date content reflective of the exam, this guide is a comprehensive, affordable resource to prepare readers to sit for the 200-question CMA exam, and 200-210-question RMA exam, with confidence. Including test-taking strategies and over 150 tables and illustrations, students and professionals of all learning types will find this a valuable tool to prepare for the Medical Assisting Exam! Each new print copy of this review guide includes an interactive CD-ROM with review questions, answers, and explanations. Please note: Electronic formats of this review guide do not include the CD ROM.
Author : Labour Party (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070186221
Author : Tami S Ritsema,Darwin L. Brown,Daniel T. Vetrosky
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323695817
Designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, Ballweg's Physician Assistant, 7th Edition, helps you master all the core competencies needed for physician assistant certification, recertification, and clinical practice. It remains the only textbook that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA’s role in clinical practice. Ideal for both students and practicing PAs, it features a succinct, bulleted writing style, convenient tables, practical case studies, and clinical application questions that enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. Addresses all six physician assistant competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. Includes five new chapters: What Is a Physician Assistant, and How Did We Get Here?, Effective Use of Technology for Patient-Centered Care, Success in the Clinical Year, Transitioning to Practice and Working in Teams, and Finding Your Niche. Features an enhanced focus on content unique to the PA profession that is not readily found in other resources, more illustrations for today’s visually oriented learners, a more consistent format throughout, and a new emphasis on the appropriate use of social media among healthcare professionals. Provides updated content throughout to reflect the needs of the PA profession, including new content on self-care for the PA to help prevent burnout, suicide, and other hazards faced by healthcare professionals. Guides students in preparation for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as working with special patient populations such as patients experiencing homelessness and patients with disabilities. Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and more than 130 updated case studies. Evolve Educator site with an image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
Author : Linda Topf
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995-05-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781439124017
The author, who has lived with multiple sclerosis most of her adult life, delves deeply into her own experience to reveal the keys to regaining emotional and spiritual wholeness when a serious illness or injury threatens to destroy one's sense of self. While serious illness, injury, or disability can physically alter the course of your life, it can also cause great emotional upheaval. It is not uncommon to feel anger, frustration, grief, fear, and denial as you try to accept a new way of living. As you lose your ability to do things you once considered routine, you may even feel that you are losing your self-worth, that your physical condition is threatening your identity. Through a step-by-step process designed to show that real healing has little to do with the state of the physical body, Noble Topf offers a compassionate and inspirational message to anyone whose sense of self is threatened by physical limitations.