2021 Textbook Catalogue

HEALTHCARE TEXTBOOK 2021

HEALTHCARE TEXTBOOK 2021

Nursing: Social, Ethical and Legal Issues

Occupational Therapy

Clinically-Oriented Theory for Occupational Therapy 1st Edition Christopher J. Alterio 978-1-4963-8953-4 / 304 pp / September 2018

Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing 1st Edition Caroline Coburn, Deena Gilland and Beth Ann Swan 978-1-9751-7281-7 / 324 pp / February 2021

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This exciting first edition uses a practice focus, with heavy emphasis on application, to help students understand the most common Occupational Therapy theories and select the best for each individual situation. Dr. Alterio takes a unique, holistic approach by providing both the clinical context for how the theories play out in the real world, as well as a methodology for evaluating and applying the most relevant theory to ensure the best possible intervention outcomes. Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance 5th Edition Ben J. Atchison and Diane P. Dirette 978-1-4963-3221-9 / 584 pp / September 2016 Now in its 5th Edition, Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance is now fully aligned with the DSM-5 and brings in 5 new chapters covering conditions your students will see in practice. Each chapter of the 5th Edition follows a consistent format—an opening case, followed by definition and descriptions, incidence and prevalence, signs and symptoms, course and prognosis, medical/surgical management, impact on occupational performance, and finally, two case illustrations. This format helps students to prepare for what they will see in practice. Clinical Pathways: An Occupational Therapy Assessment for Range of Motion & Manual Muscle Strength 1st Edition Gail Dadio & Jerilyn Nolan 978-1-4963-8778-3 / 464 pp / March 2018 Clinical Pathways , an exciting first edition, helps students learn how to proficiently conduct range of motion (ROM) and manual muscle (MMT) assessment for the main joint structures of the body. Focusing heavily on clinical application, the text also provides a novel, OT-focused “Clinical Pathways of Assessment” model that connects physical assessment with a clinical decision-making process. This model helps students develop the skills to effectively evaluate a client through an occupational profile and performance.

The perfect ambulatory care primer for undergraduate nursing students or practicing nurses transitioning from acute care settings, Perspectives in Ambulatory Care delivers expert insight into this evolving specialty and familiarizes readers with the top issues and trends they’ll encounter in ambulatory nursing practice. This authoritative resource clarifies the distinctions between ambulatory care and acute care, details the wide variety of ambulatory care roles and settings and demonstrates the growing impact and importance of nurses outside the hospital setting to help readers confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape and succeed in this critical area of care.

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