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A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient E-Book

Name: A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient E-Book
ISBN: 9780702080173

English
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Available on iOS & Android

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A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient E-Book

About this book

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

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Yes, you can access A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient E-Book by Shane O'Hanlon, Marie Smith, Shane O'Hanlon,Marie Smith in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Physiotherapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.