Ron Scott

Foundations of Physical Therapy

A 21st Century-Focused View of the Profession

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Produktbeschreibung

This essential core textbook for the early phase of a physical therapy program takes a global approach to the profession, focusing on both practice specialties, as well as practice settings, populations served, and essential issues such as specialization, relations with complementary health professionals, and education. FEATURES * Uses terminology based on APTA's new Guide to Physical Therapist Practice * Examines special audiences, including pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, and neurologic * Written by a single author for a uniform and cohesive presentation * Includes the full text of the Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC
• Seitenzahl: 504
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 162mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9780071355902
• ISBN-10: 0071355901
• Artikelnr.: 10511800

Inhaltsangabe

CHAPTER 1
The Physical Therapy Profession Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
The Profession at Advent of the 21st Century
Physical Therapy Defined
History of Physical Therapy in the United States
Representative Professions and Support Professionals
Interdisciplinary Co-Primary Health Care Disciplines
Summary
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Focus on a Leader: Elizabeth Domholdt, EdD, PT
CHAPTER 2
Education Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Background
History of Physical Therapy Education Program Accreditation
CAPTE and Accreditation Activities
Professional (Entry-Level) Education: Philosophy and Processes
Postprofessional Education
Summary
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Appendix 2-1 Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of Education
Programs for the Preparation of Physical Therapists
Focus on a Leader: Mary Jane Harris, MS, PT
Focus on a Leader: Mary Ann Wharton, MS, PT
CHAPTER 3 Clinical Practice: Practice Settings Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Domains and Scope of Practice
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
Mentoring
A Perspective on Mentoring
Physical Therapy Clinical Management
General Practice and Practice Specialties
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Evidence-Based Practice
Military Practice Model
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Focus on a Leader: Rick Ritter, MA, PT, OCS
CHAPTER 4 Clinical Practice: Neurologic Physical Therapy Kristin Zwemer
Motor Development
Physical Therapy Management: Evaluation Components
Treatment Components
Neurologic Disorders/Injuries
Summary
References
CHAPTER 5 Clinical Practice: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Penny Samuelson
Manual Therapy
Perioperative Care
General Orthopaedics
References
CHAPTER 6 Clinical Practice: Geriatric Physical Therapy Jennifer M.
Bottomley
Disability: A Definition
Demographics of Disability in the Aged
Multisystem Changes
Functional Assessment of the Aged
Functional Abilities of the Caregiver: A Rehabilitative Consideration
Principles of Geriatric Rehabilitation
Rehabilitative Measures
Special Geriatric Rehabilitation Considerations
Summary
References
CHAPTER 7 Clinical Practice: Pediatric Physical Therapy Dolores Bertoti
Introduction
Decision Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy
The Special Vulnerabilities of Children and Families
Professional Issues
Service Modes for Delivery of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Common Clinical Problems
Pediatric Physical Therapy Evaluation
Physical Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics
Age-Related Issues in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Summary
References
CHAPTER 8 Legal and Ethical Standards Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing
Business; Organizational and Professional Ethics
Professional Ethical Standards
Guide for Professional Conduct
Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member
Sources of Legal Obligation for Licensed Health Professionals
Model Practice Act
Rights and Duties of Patients, Health Professionals, and Health
Professional Students
Civil Rights Laws
Clinical Affiliation Agreements
Bases for Health Care Malpractice Liability
Patient Informed Consent to Health Care Intervention
Disciplinary Actions and Processes
Summary
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Appendix 8-1 American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional
Conduct
Appendix 8-2 American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Conduct of the
Affiliate Member
Focus on a Leader: Jonathan Cooperman, JD, MS, PT
CHAPTER 9 Professional Associations and Responsibility Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Structure of the American Physical Therapy Association
Related Professional Organizations and Alliances
Summary
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Focus on a Leader: Jayne Leigh Snyder, MA, PT
CHAPTER 10 Salient Issues Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Managed Care
Education Issues
Practice Issues
Activities, Cases, and Questions
References
Additional Readings
Appendix 10-1 CIs and Liability
Appendix 10-2 Workforce Study
Focus on a Leader: Ted Yanchuleff, MPA, PT
APPENDICES
Appendix I Developmental Timeline, Physical Therapy Profession in the
United States, 18811995
Contents
Appendix III American Physical Therapy Association Organizational Chart
INDEX
6 Clinical Practice: Geriatric Physical Therapy Jennifer M. Bottomley
Disability: A Definition
Demographics of Disability in the Aged
Multisystem Changes
Functional Assessment of the Aged
Functional Abilities of the Caregiver: A Rehabilitative Consideration
Principles of Geriatric Rehabilitation
Rehabilitative Measures
Special Geriatric Rehabilitation Considerations
Summary
References
CHAPTER 7 Clinical Practice: Pediatric Physical Therapy Dolores Bertoti
Introduction
Decision Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy
The Special Vulnerabilities of Children and Families
Professional Issues
Service Modes for Delivery of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Common Clinical Problems
Pediatric Physical Therapy Evaluation
Physical Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics
Age-Related Issues in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Summary
References
CHAPTER 8 Legal and Ethical Standards Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing
Business; Organizational and Professional Ethics
Professional Ethical Standards
Guide for Professional Conduct
Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member
Sources of Legal Obligation for Licensed Health Professionals
Model Practice Act
Rights and Duties of Patients, Health Professionals, and Health
Professional Students
Civil Rights Laws
Clinical Affiliation Agreements
Bases for Health Care Malpractice Liability
Patient Informed Consent to Health Care Intervention
Disciplinary Actions and Processes
Summary
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Appendix 8-1 American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional
Conduct
Appendix 8-2 American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Conduct of the
Affiliate Member
Focus on a Leader: Jonathan Cooperman, JD, MS, PT
CHAPTER 9 Professional Associations and Responsibility Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Structure of the American Physical Therapy Association
Related Professional Organizations and Alliances
Summary
Activities, Cases, and Questions
Additional Readings
Focus on a Leader: Jayne Leigh Snyder, MA, PT
CHAPTER 10 Salient Issues Ron Scott
Key Words and Phrases
Objectives
Managed Care
Education Issues
Practice Issues
Activities, Cases, and Questions
References
Additional Readings
Appendix 10-1 CIs and Liability
Appendix 10-2 Workforce Study
Focus on a Leader: Ted Yanchuleff, MPA, PT
APPENDICES
Appendix I Developmental Timeline, Physical Therapy Profession in the
United States, 18811995
Contents
Appendix III American Physical Therapy Association Organizational Chart
INDEX