Rehabilitation Nursing: Prevention, Intervention, and Outcomes

Written by the leading rehabilitation nurse practitioners and researchers in the United States, England, and Australia, this comprehensive resource provides the evidence-based coverage you need to provide state-of-the-art rehabilitation care for your patients. Completely updated, the fourth edition is filled with practical information you can put to use immediately: Cutting-edge rehabilitation strategies help you provide the best care possible for patients challenged by intellectual or developmental disabilities. Patient safety coverage identifies important risk factors and offers guidelines for safe care. Key drug information assists you in the pharmacological management of rehabilitation patients. Unique case studies with critical thinking questions and concept maps help you apply key concepts to realistic situations and plan multidisciplinary care. Expanded coverage of legal and ethical issues keeps you up to date with changes in U.S. disability laws, including a complete evaluation of the latest rehabilitation nursing legislation. In-depth discussions of economic, educational, and political considerations illustrate how these issues affect the delivery of rehabilitation care. Book jacket.