Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care
- 7th Edition - March 5, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Sheryl L. Fairchild, Roberta O'Shea
- Language: English
- Spiral-bound ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 0 8 8 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 3 9 6 - 4
Before you can master your role in physical therapy, you must first master the basics of patient care! Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th E… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBefore you can master your role in physical therapy, you must first master the basics of patient care! Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for effective patient care. Clear, step-by-step instructions show how to safely perform common procedures and tasks such as assessment of vital signs, positioning and draping, range of motion exercises, and patient transfer activities. Rationales make it easy to understand why specific techniques are used. Written by physical therapy experts Sheryl Fairchild and Roberta O'Shea, this book includes an enhanced eBook — free with each new print purchase — with video clips demonstrating procedures and techniques.
- Content based on the World Health Organization’s ICF model (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) — the model currently endorsed by the APTA and AOTA — ensures you are referencing the most current theories and practice guidelines of physical and occupational therapy.
- More than 800 full-color photographs illustrate the concepts and techniques used in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Procedure boxes include clear guidelines for performing each step of patient care tasks such as proper lifting techniques, patient transfers, basic wound care, and assessment of vital signs.
- Insights into physiological principles and rationales explain why specific techniques and procedures are used.
- Guidelines, principles, and precautions boxes offer additional tips for optimal assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Self-study and problem-solving activities include case studies at the end of each chapter to help you understand important concepts and practice your decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Coverage of professionalism, professional values, and ethics discusses workplace guidelines and describes how to apply those guidelines to your patient interactions.
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- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- List of Videos
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Preparation for Patient Care Activities
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Professional Collaboration
- Orientation
- Awareness of Cultural Diversity
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Informed Consent
- Principles of Documentation
- Principles of Patient Management
- Principles of Patient Examination and Evaluation
- Patient and Family Education
- Communication
- Safety Considerations
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 2 Approaches to Infection Control
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Principles and Concepts
- Infection Control
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Disposal of Instruments and Clothing
- Decontamination
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem-Solving
- Chapter 3 Assessment of Vital Signs
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Body Temperature
- Pulse
- Blood Pressure
- Respiration (Pulmonary Ventilation)
- Pain
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 4 Body Mechanics
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Cardinal or Anatomic Planes of Motion
- Principles and Concepts of Proper Body Mechanics
- Lifting Principles and Techniques
- Pushing, Pulling, Reaching, and Carrying
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 5 Positioning and Draping
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Standard Bed Positions
- Principles and Concepts
- Positioning for Treatment
- Diagnosis Specific Preventive Positioning
- Chest Physical Therapy
- Draping
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 6 Basic Patient Assessments and Interventions
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Outcome Measures
- Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
- Types of Exercise for Range of Motion
- Preparation for Application of Passive Range of Motion and Active Range of Motion
- Principles of Passive Range of Motion Exercise
- Principles of Active Range of Motion Exercise
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 7 Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
- Standard Wheelchair Measurements
- Patient and Family Education
- Wheelchair Components and Features
- Functional Activities
- General Care and Maintenance of a Wheelchair
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 8 Transfer Activities
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Organization of Patient Transfers
- Mobility Activities
- Types of Transfers
- Transfer Activities
- Mechanical Equipment
- Electric Lift
- Other Types of Transfers
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 9 Assistive Devices, Patterns,and Activities
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Muscle Activity
- Organization of Ambulation Activities
- Assistive Devices
- Preambulation Devices
- Measurement and Fit of Assistive Devices
- Confirmation of Fit
- Weight-Bearing Status
- Safety Considerations and Precautions
- Preambulation Functional Activities
- Ambulation Functional Activities
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 10 Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Orientation to the Special Intensive Care Unit
- Types of Beds
- Life Support and Monitoring Equipment
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 11 Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Skin and Wounds
- Wound Documentation
- Wound Management/Interventions
- Wound Care Certification
- Lymphedema
- Amputations
- Summary
- Case Study
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 12 Incidents and Emergencies
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Principles and Concepts
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Care for Specific Conditions
- Support Devices
- Taping Strategies
- Case Example: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Chapter 13 Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
- Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction
- Definitions
- General Aspects of the Americans With Disabilities Act
- Compliance and Implementation of Regulations
- Assessing the Environment
- Summary
- Self-Study Activities
- Problem Solving
- Bibliography
- Appendices
- Procedures Index
- Index
- Edition: 7
- Published: March 5, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 416
- Language: English
- Spiral-bound ISBN: 9780323720885
- eBook ISBN: 9780323933964
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Sheryl L. Fairchild
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Rehab/Wellness, Memorial Hermann Northeast, Humble, TXRO
Roberta O'Shea
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Governors State University, University Park, Illinois