Geriatric Rehabilitation
A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
Published on 5. July 2007
Book
Hardback
512 pages
978-0-13-170826-6 (ISBN)
Description
In this new edition, the readibility has been enhanced with streamlined text, added subheadings, introductions, and conclusions to each chapter. The special needs of the elderly in all health care settings is the unifying element of this book. It emphasizes a balance of theory, clinical application of knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for the older adult population, and focuses on the practical components for their comprehensive rehabilitation. This book addresses and incorporates aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative model of care for elders with and without pathological conditions.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1447 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-170826-6 (9780131708266)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Book
02/2003
2nd Edition
Prentice Hall
€60.91
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Content
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Demographics of Aging
Chapter 2
Comparing and Contrasting the Theories of Aging
Chapter 3
Age-Related Changes in Physiology
Chapter 4
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Chapter 5
Pathological Manifestations of Aging
Chapter 6
Exploring Nutritional Needs
Chapter 7
Geriatric Pharmacology
Chapter 8
Principles and Practice of Geriatric Rehabilitation
Chapter 9
Patient Evaluation
Chapter 10
Functional Assessment
Chapter 11
Orthopedic Considerations
Chapter 12
Neurological Considerations
Chapter 13
Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Conderations
Chapter 14
Integumentary Considerations
Chapter 15
Establishing Community Based Screening
Chapter 16
Communication
Chapter 17
Attitudes and Ethics in Gerontology
Chapter 18
Education and the Older Adult: Learning, Memory and Intelligence
Chapter 19
Administration of Geriatric Services
Chapter 20
Consultation and Research
Chapter 1
Demographics of Aging
Chapter 2
Comparing and Contrasting the Theories of Aging
Chapter 3
Age-Related Changes in Physiology
Chapter 4
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Chapter 5
Pathological Manifestations of Aging
Chapter 6
Exploring Nutritional Needs
Chapter 7
Geriatric Pharmacology
Chapter 8
Principles and Practice of Geriatric Rehabilitation
Chapter 9
Patient Evaluation
Chapter 10
Functional Assessment
Chapter 11
Orthopedic Considerations
Chapter 12
Neurological Considerations
Chapter 13
Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Conderations
Chapter 14
Integumentary Considerations
Chapter 15
Establishing Community Based Screening
Chapter 16
Communication
Chapter 17
Attitudes and Ethics in Gerontology
Chapter 18
Education and the Older Adult: Learning, Memory and Intelligence
Chapter 19
Administration of Geriatric Services
Chapter 20
Consultation and Research