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Author Scott, Ronald W.

Title Foundations of physical therapy : a 21st century-focused view of the profession / Ron Scott
Published New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, [2002]
©2002

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Description xvii, 484 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
Contents Machine derived contents note: 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, 1881?1995 -- Contents -- Appendix III American Physical Therapy Association -- Organizational Chart -- Index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Physical therapy.
Physical Therapy
LC no. 2001044041
ISBN 0071355901 paperback