Geriatric Physical Therapy : A Clinical Approach

by Lewis, Carole Bernstein; Bottomley, Jennifer M., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780838588758
• ISBN10: 0838588751
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

PLEASE PROVIDE COURSE INFORMATION This compilation of up-to-date information provides physical therapists with clinical information for the care of geriatric patients in one comprehensive source. Physical therapy practitioners and students wishing to specialize in geriatrics will be provided with the advanced applied science of normal and pathological aging, clinical problems, implications for therapeutic interventions, and considerations specific to the elderly.

Table of Contents

I. APPLIED GERONTOLOGICAL CONCEPTS	1	(246)
1. Understanding the Demographics of an Aging Population	3	(20)
2. Comparing and Contrasting the Theories of Aging	23	(18)
3. Comparing and Constrasting Age Related Changes in Biology, Physiology, and Anatomy	41	(28)
4. Describing Psychosocial Aspects of Aging	69	(26)
5. Pathological Manifestations of Aging	95	(44)
6. Assessment Instruments	139	(48)
7. Exploring Nutritional Needs	187	(32)
8. Pharmacology	219	(28)
II. PATIENT CARE CONCEPTS	247	(236)
9. Principles and Practice in Geriatric Rehabilitation	249	(40)
10. Patient Evaluation	289	(38)
11. Orthopedic Treatment Considerations	327	(26)
12. Neurological Treatment Considerations	353	(46)
13. Cardiopulmonary Treatment Considerations	399	(22)
14. Establishing Community Based Screening Programs	421	(28)
15. Communication	449	(34)
III. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	483
16. Attitudes and Ethics	485	(20)
17. Education Services: Learning, Memory, and Intelligence	505	(24)
18. Administration of Geriatric Services	529	(22)
19. Consultation	551	(46)
20. Scientific Inquiry and Research	597	(16)
21. Aging Network Resources	613