In this quick reference for rehabilitation professionals, Means and Kortebein (physical medicine and rehabilitation, U. of Arkansas) present 97 alphabetically-organized topics related to geriatric rehabilitation in a bulleted format. Topics are subdivided into sections on assessment and aging, from age-related changes in various systems to examination and evaluation techniques; organ system diseases and disorders, from anemia to urinary incontinence; and special topics like aging with a developmental disability, alternative medicine, ethics, exercise, home and environmental modifications, medicolegal concerns, pain management, pharmacology, end-of-life care, and various rehabilitation settings. Contributors are US clinicians working in physical medicine and rehabilitation and specialists in other medical fields. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Every entry is standardized for quick look-up in the office or clinic, and features description, etiology, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints and suggested readings. Features of Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series Titles Include: • Comprehensive coverage of all important topics in PM&R • Multi-specialty editorship and authorship • Chapters are organized into succinct facts, presented in a bullet point format • Laid out for easy look up by syndrome, complication and treatment • Focus on clinical management provides readers with hands-on, practical guidance for all types of interventions and therapies • Consistent approach allows readers to know exactly where to find the information they need rapidly • "Pitfalls", "Red Flags", "Complications", and "Helpful Hints" help guard against unwanted sequelae
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Geriatrics presents 97 alphabetically arranged topics covering all major concerns in geriatric rehabilitation ranging from age-related changes to end-of-life care. The first section reviews topics related to normal aging and assessment methods to measure systemic changes. The second section addresses common aging-associated diseases and disorders affecting relevant organ systems, including neurologic, musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, and cardiovascular problems and other key concerns such as functional decline, incontinence, and visual impairments. The last section highlights special considerations such as aging with a developmental disability, exercise, pain management, polypharmacy, and rehabilitation in various healthcare settings. Taken together, the book catalogs the broad range of functional issues endemic in the elderly population and offers a quick reference guide for rehabilitation professionals providing high-quality clinical care to older patients.
Every entry is standardized for quick look-up in the office or clinic, and features description, etiology, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints, and suggested readings.
All Rehabilitation Medicine Quick ReferenceTitles Offer:
- Consistent Approach and Organization: at-a-glance outline format allows readers to find the facts quickly
- Concise Coverage: of must-know information broken down into easy-to-locate topics
- Fast Answers to Clinical Questions: diagnostic and management criteria for problems commonly encountered in daily practice
- Hands-on Practical Guidance: for all types of interventions and therapies
- Multi-Specialty Perspective: ensures that issues of relevance to all rehabilitation team members are addressed
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