PATIENT CARE SKILLS
NEW EDITION!
Mobility in Context Principles of Patient Care Skills, 4th Edition Charity Johansson, PT, PhD Crystal Ramsey, PT, DPT
Rely on this state-of-the-art, multimedia resource to help students navigate confidently in both common and complex clinical situations. Mastering patient care skills will ground them in fundamental rehabilitation principles, help them establish a culture of patient-centered care, and develop essential clinical problem-solving and critical- thinking skills. They’ll also learn how to help their patients progress toward greater mobility and independence. Over 700 full-color photographs and illustrations make every concept crystal clear. See the techniques in action An access code in new, printed texts unlocks 45 full-color narrated video clips online at FADavis.com that show students clinicians and patients performing key techniques described in the text. New to this Edition Each chapter revised to reflect current evidence and practice Reorganization of key topic areas in Part 3, Early Functional Mobility , to better align with clinical and educational practices Updated Chapter 9 on mechanically assisted transfers and repositioning ( Safe Patient Handling and Mobility ) Updated Chapter 11 introduces foundational techniques for developing patient mobility using manually assisted transfers. Updated Chapter 12 presents context-specific transfers related to common activities of daily living (ADLs). New Part 5 concluding section following the final chapter, complements the cases throughout the book and helps bridge classroom learning to clinical practice. New photos, tables and illustrations help bring the text to life. Added new videos demonstrating mobility techniques Key Features Narrated video clips with closed captioning online at FADavis.com demonstrate must-know techniques. A focus on developing the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills required to work safely and effectively in both common and unexpected patient situations. Organizational structure parallels the progression of patient intervention. Icons throughout the text highlight important concepts and care skills. “Watch Out!” “Keeping Current,” and “Clinical Tips” boxes cover important safety reminders, recent research, and pointers for effectiveness and efficiency in the clinic. “Try This,” “Clinical Reality Check,” “Thinking It Through,” and “Pathophysiology” boxes provide additional learning enhancements. A wealth of clinical examples mirror today’s patient populations.
672 pages | 713 illustrations April 2027 About $122.95(US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5217-9
Instructors VitalSource eBook Electronic Test Bank (QTI) Classroom & Lecture Planning Instructor’s Guide Suggested syllabus Additional lab activities How to incorporate videos into homework Standardized Patient Cases with Role Playing Scenarios and Guidance Students Clinical Decision-Making Cases PowerPoint Interactive version with real-time feedback Video clips of techniques PowerPoint Image bank
AVAILABLE NOW! Mobility in Context, 3rd Edition $122.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4286-6
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