Download or read book Deconditioning and Reconditioning written by John Greenleaf and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-02-11 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deconditioning is an integrated physiological response of the body to a reduction in metabolic rate, that is, to a reduction in energy use or in exercise level. Deconditioning and Reconditioning presents selected background information on the many aspects of ground-based and in-flight physiological research and applications. This multi-auth

Download or read book Clinical Exercise Testing written by Idelle M. Weisman and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last several years, Clinical Exercise Testing has become an increasingly important tool for patient evaluation in clinical medicine due to a growing awareness of the limitations of traditional resting cardiopulmonary measurements. Emphasizing scientific and technological advances and focusing on clinical applications for patient diagnosis and management, this volume provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary review of clinical exercise testing, concentrating on Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET). 25 reader-friendly chapters discuss important topics, including the physiologic responses to exercise in normal subjects, in the aged and in various disease states; the set-up of an exercise lab; the methodology and protocols used for clinical exercise testing; and an integrative approach to the interpretation of CPET results. CPET in heart failure, deconditioning, COPD, ILD, pulmonary vascular disease, neuromuscular disease, and asthma is thoroughly discussed. Clinical applications including pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, heart and lung transplantation evaluation, unexplained exertional dyspnea assessment, evaluation for lung resection and lung volume reduction surgery, and impairment-disability evaluation are also covered in detail. Additional chapters on clinical exercise testing in children, during pregnancy and the postpartum, and in other systemic disorders complete this extensive publication. Written by well-respected experts, this volume will be a valuable resource for a wide audience including pulmonologists, cardiologists, pediatricians, exercise physiologists, rehabilitation specialists, nurse clinician specialists, and respiratory therapists.

Download or read book A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient E Book written by Shane O'Hanlon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help all health professionals involved in the rehabilitation of older people to provide their patients with the highest possible quality of life and autonomy. Expanded and rewritten by a diverse team of authors, the text is suitable for doctors in all specialties that see older patients, as well as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dietitians, speech and language therapists/pathologists, physician associates/assistants, healthcare assistants, and many others including patients, family members and students. The book is written in an accessible, no-jargon style and provides a patient-centred perspective on recent advances in the field of rehabilitation – an increasingly important aspect of care for older people. Clear explanations of relevant concepts: ageing, frailty, comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation Broad coverage of all aspects of rehabilitation including different settings Explanations of input from multiple health professionals Problem-based section that highlights solutions to common issues during rehabilitation Specialty-specific areas of rehabilitation such as stroke rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, trauma, rehabilitation in the community Practical section explaining how to plan discharge safely, run a care planning meeting, organize home supports, continue rehabilitation at home Evidence-based but accessible writing, complemented by practical clinical wisdom Aimed at a broader audience – applicable to all health professionals who see older patients Resources for patients and their caregivers Multiple-choice questions to test knowledge

Download or read book Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults written by Carol A. Miller and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fifth Edition, this text provides a comprehensive and wellness-oriented approach to the theory and practice of gerontologic nursing. Organized around the author's unique "functional consequences theory" of gerontologic nursing, the book explores "normal" age-related changes and risk factors that often interfere with optimal health and functioning, to effectively identify and teach health-promotion interventions. The author provides research-based background information and a variety of practical assessment and intervention strategies for use in every clinical setting. Highlights of this edition include expanded coverage of evidence-based practice, more first-person stories, new chapters, and clinical tools such as assessment tools recommended by the Hartford Institute of Geriatric Nursing.

Download or read book Geriatrics written by Kevin M. Means and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this quick reference for rehabilitation professionals, Means and Kortebein (physical medicine and rehabilitation, U. of Arkansas) present 97 alphabetically-organized topics related to geriatric rehabilitation in a bulleted format. Topics are subdivided into sections on assessment and aging, from age-related changes in various systems to examination and evaluation techniques; organ system diseases and disorders, from anemia to urinary incontinence; and special topics like aging with a developmental disability, alternative medicine, ethics, exercise, home and environmental modifications, medicolegal concerns, pain management, pharmacology, end-of-life care, and various rehabilitation settings. Contributors are US clinicians working in physical medicine and rehabilitation and specialists in other medical fields. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Download or read book A Physiotherapist s Guide to Understanding and Managing ME CFS written by Karen Leslie and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a deeply complex and multi-system condition which has historically suffered from a lack of awareness within physiotherapy education and practice. Similarities in presentation between this condition and Long Covid make this comprehensive and evidence-based guide for physiotherapists even more timely and important. This guide includes an in-depth explanation and history of ME/CFS whilst also describing symptoms, varying degrees of severity, and how to manage ME/CFS in children. It also provides detailed management advice and discussion on how the information can directly inform physiotherapy practice, supplemented with patient case studies.

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Download or read book Nursing Diagnosis written by Lynda Juall Carpenito-Moyet and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised to incorporate the latest NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, the Eleventh Edition of this classic text offers definitive guidance on key elements of nursing diagnosis and its application to clinical practice. Section 1 thoroughly explains the role of nursing diagnosis in the nursing process and in care planning. Section 2 is a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to current nursing diagnoses. Section 3 focuses on collaborative problems. This edition lists associated NIC (Nursing Interventions Classifications) and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classifications) for every NANDA diagnosis. New diagnoses added and modified in accordance with the latest NANDA meeting are in an appendix for easy access.

Download or read book Physical Rehabilitation E Book written by Michelle H. Cameron and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-04-05 with total page 969 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only physical rehabilitation text modeled after the concepts of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, this detailed resource provides the most complete coverage of rehabilitation across the preferred practice patterns of physical therapy all in one place! Each chapter is consistently organized to make it easy to find the information you need, with clear guidelines, examples, and summaries based on the latest clinical evidence to help you improve quality of care and ensure positive patient outcomes. - In-depth, evidence-based coverage of more key content areas than any other rehabilitation resource of its kind, including orthopedics, neurology, and wound management, ensures a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation supported by the latest clinical research. - More than 65 case studies present a problem-based approach to rehabilitation and detail practical, real-world applications. - Over 600 full-color illustrations clarify concepts and techniques. - A FREE companion CD prepares you for practice with printable examination forms and reference lists from the text linked to Medline abstracts and reinforces understanding through interactive boards-style review questions, and vocabulary-building exercises.

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