Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach

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Geriatric Rehabilitation, Second Edition A Clinical Approach Jennifer M. Bottomley, Ph.D., PT Carole B. Lewis, Ph.D., PT

Going beyond theory and progressing into realistic, practical application in a clinical setting, the second edition of Geriatric Rehabilitation continues to emphasize the special needs of the elderly in all health care settings. Balancing theory and clinical skills in caring for older adults, this text focuses on the practical components of their rehabilitation. It incorporates aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative model of care. Features Include: Three-part organization covers demographic trends and aging theories, presents a comprehensive consideration of patient care concepts, and details administration and management. Expanded and enhanced content in each chapter provides the most recent research, references, and advances in each topic area. A wider scope of clinical issues meets the multiple needs of students and practitioners in preparing to manage the geriatric population. New ~ Complimentary therapies addressed where appropriate. New ~ Chapter on Integumentary Treatment Considerations - Chapter 14. More photos, graphics, figures, and tables provide an easy reference for material summarized in pictorial or table form. A comprehensive overview of current science and practice in geriatric rehabilitation. Case studies interspersed throughout illustrate theories in practice. Unique emphasis on health prevention and wellness. Pearls assist in identifying the highlights of each chapter.

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Reviewer: Barbara Jean Billek-Sawhney, PT, EdD (Slippery Rock University)Description: This book has three major sections: applied gerontological concepts that includes information ranging from demographics to theories of aging to pharmacology and orthopedic treatment considerations; patient care concepts that covers such topics as neurologic, cardiovascular-pulmonary, integumentary treatment considerations; and administration and management. This book was originally published in 1994. Purpose: According to the preface, this book provides a comprehensive overview of current science and practice in geriatric rehabilitation and is designed to provide the reader with a thorough review of advanced clinical information. These objectives are necessary for the growth of the profession. The book provides an overview on geriatric physical therapy and relevant topics. Audience: According to the authors, this book was written for an audience of clinicians already exposed to geriatric care and is designed to serve as an advanced textbook. However, in some areas the information is at an advanced level while in other areas the information reflects entry-level practice. Features: Each of the three major sections is composed of several chapters. The basis is laid in the first section which addresses demographics, theories on aging, age related changes, assessment tools, nutrition, pharmacology, principles of practice, patient evaluation and orthopedic interventions. The second section focuses on interventions. It appears the last chapter of the first section should actually be in the second section, i.e., orthopedic treatment considerations, since the other chapters on treatment are in the second section. The third section focuses on more administrative topics that include attitudes and ethics, consultation, research, and resources. The authors do an excellent job laying the basis in age related changes in biology, physiology, anatomy and function. With the book's design of evaluation being separate from interventions, the reader must go from one chapter to another to attain all information on a specific topic. For example, falls in the elderly are addressed in chapters 9 and 12. In addition, many of the currently used balance assessment tools (Berg, Multidirectional Reach, TUG, TUG cognitive & environmental) are not included. Those included are the get up and go, the functional reach, and the sensory organization test. In chapter 6, entitled Assessment Instruments, there are no specific instruments used to assess balance such as those identified above or the dynamic gait index. Assessment: This book is of high quality and is a valuable addition for the library of clinicians who practice primarily in geriatric physical therapy or who treat elderly patients with various pathologies.

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Aimed at practicing therapists as well as advanced graduate students, this text discusses geriatric rehabilitation in a variety of clinical settings. A sampling of topics includes demographic trends in aging, the nutritional needs of elders, theories of aging, community based screening programs, and communicating effectively with the geriatric patient. The second edition also features new information on integumentary treatment and complementary therapies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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