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Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant, recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings.Geriatric Rehabilitation focuses on the clinically relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. Pathological manifestations commonly seen in the elderly patient are addressed from a systems perspective, as well as a focus on what is seen clinically and how it affects function.
Each pathological area covered includes:- Screening, assessment, and evaluation
- Treatment prescription
- Goal setting
- Modification of treatment
- Anticipated outcomes
- Psychosocial, pharmacological, and nutritional elements The chapters also include suggested treatment interventions-techniques, tips, and options, Pearls that highlight important chapter information, and appendices and study aids.
The organization and presentation of the practical, hands-on components of interventions, assessments, and decision-making skills make this a go-to text for the PTA to administer comprehensive geriatric care at each point along the continuum of care.
Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a key text for students and those practicing in geriatric populations.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Bottomley, Jennifer
- ISBN: 9781041224426
- Condition: New
- Number Of Pages: 368
- Publication Year: 2026
Language:
English