Chapter 67 Conservative interventions for pain control John O. Barr Chapter contents Introduction Assistive and orthotic devices Massage Electrical stimulation Thermal agents Exercise Conclusion References Introduction The successful physical rehabilitation…
Chapter 22 Total knee arthroplasty Mark A. Brimer Chapter contents Introduction The three categories of implants Fixation of the implant Rehabilitation Conclusion References Introduction Total knee replacement (TKR), also referred…
Chapter 38 Neoplasms of the prostate Stephen A. Gudas Chapter contents Incidence Clinical relevance Therapeutic considerations References Incidence Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the US, accounting…
Chapter 83 Geriatric physical therapy William H. Staples Chapter contents Introduction Need for trained professionals Referrals to a physical therapist Multiple conditions Assessment of the geriatric patient Goal-setting and interventions…
Chapter 82 Geriatric occupational therapy Molly Mika Chapter contents Introduction Occupational therapy assessment Occupational therapy intervention Conclusion References Introduction Occupation may be defined as any meaningful and purposeful activity or…
Chapter 81 Gerontological and geriatric nursing Brenda L. Hage Chapter contents Introduction Direct patient care The nursing process Case management Health education and counseling for patients and families Administration Advocacy…
Chapter 79 Caregivers valuing unpaid care Cheryl L. Anderson Chapter contents Introduction Informal networks The multiple roles of the caregiver The stages of caregiving Caregiver recognition References Introduction The focus…
Chapter 80 Interdisciplinary geriatric assessment Christi Stewart, Michael L. Moran and Timothy L. Kauffman Chapter contents Introduction Philosophical underpinnings of geriatric Assessment The process of geriatric assessment Directions for future…
Chapter 78 Entry-level competencies for health professionals who work with older adults John O. Barr, Jennifer Nitz and Rita A. Wong Chapter contents Overview and introduction Competencies Implementation References Overview…
Chapter 77 The end of life Timothy L. Kauffman Chapter contents Introduction The end of life Palliative care The role of rehabilitation Emotions Hospice care Impending death Conclusion References Introduction…
