by Sheryl L. Fairchild, Roberta Kuchler O'Shea
Before you can master your role
in physical therapy, you must first master the basics of patient care!
Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th
Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed
for effective patient care. Clear, step-by-step instructions show how to
safely perform common procedures and tasks such as assessment of vital
signs, positioning and draping, range of motion exercises, and patient
transfer activities. Rationales make it easy to understand why specific
techniques are used. Written by physical therapy experts Sheryl
Fairchild and Roberta O'Shea, this book includes an enhanced eBook ―
free with each new print purchase ― with video clips demonstrating
procedures and techniques.
- Content
based on the World Health Organization’s ICF model (International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) ― the model
currently endorsed by the APTA and AOTA ― ensures you are referencing
the most current theories and practice guidelines of physical and
occupational therapy.
- More than 800
full-color photographs illustrate the concepts and techniques used in
the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Procedure boxes include
clear guidelines for performing each step of patient care tasks such as
proper lifting techniques, patient transfers, basic wound care, and
assessment of vital signs.
- Insights into physiological principles and rationales explain why specific techniques and procedures are used.
- Guidelines,
principles, and precautions boxes offer additional tips for optimal
assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Self-study
and problem-solving activities include case studies at the end of each
chapter to help you understand important concepts and practice your
decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Coverage
of professionalism, professional values, and ethics discusses workplace
guidelines and describes how to apply those guidelines to your patient
interactions.
- NEW! Revised content
provides the current information you need to be an effective
practitioner in physical therapy and occupational therapy, and includes
input from clinical experts.
- NEW! Content on COVID-19 includes instructions on donning and doffing PPE, and is aligned with the latest CDC guidelines.
- NEW! Updated patient questions and documentation guidelines on wound care are included.
- NEW! Coverage of preventive patient positioning and objectively assessing patient pain is updated and expanded.
- NEW sections address early mobilization and exercise in the ICU.