Medical : Allied Health Services

Occupational Therapy and Life Course Development relates the various aspects of life course theory to occupational therapy practice, emphasizing the life course as an organizing framework. Each section demonstrates a theory, shows how it can be applied to practice, and gives the reader an opportunity to experiment with the theory in the light of their own occupational therapy practice. In each section activities related to OT practice are included, followed by discussion questions, a summary of key points, and case studies. more...

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The most comprehensive text for the core orthopaedics course required in all physical therapy programs! Includes all of the necessary information to provide a high level of care to patients with any musculoskeletal dysfunction by integrating anatomy and biomechanics with treatment strategies. Features case studies, extensive illustrations, and guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), which are integrated throughout. more...

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Praise for the first edition:. 'An extremely practical resource with photocopiable activity checklists, personal profile records and outcome sheets…the resource is well presented and easy to read and it flows. The inclusion of short case studies provides the reader with workable illustrations so that at no point is he or she left unsure as to how ideas might be translated into practice.'. - The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument has become the framework for activity-based care systems in a variety of health and social care settings for people with cognitive impairments. The Instrument is recommended for daily living skills training and activity planning in the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Clinical Guideline for Dementia (NICE, 2006). The PAL checklist has also been proved valid and reliable by a recent research study. Following these endorsements, Jackie Pool has developed valuable new material for this third edition. The book continues to include the Instrument itself and the photocopiable activity checklists and plans that help to match users' abilities with activities. An additional second section provides a selection of potential activities together with sources for obtaining them. The author includes guidance for carrying out these activities with individuals of different ability levels as revealed by the PAL Instrument Checklist. The Pool Activity Level ( PAL ) Instrument for Occupational Profiling, as recommended in the NICE Guideline for Dementia, is an essential, reliable resource for any practitioner or carer wanting to provide fulfilling occupation for clients with cognitive impairments. more...

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Pertaining to homeland security, this title is a comprehensive guide to radiation protection caused by accidents or terrorism; Provides essential strategies and guidance for protecting ports and examines the latest nuclear detection devices that can be deployed; Explains the procedures in FEMA's "National Incident Management System"; Gives specific details for first responders and emergency workers on how to prepare for and handle radiological incidents more...

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