Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measures and Instruments

Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measures and Instruments
Author: Michael Suk
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 888
Release: 2009
Genre: Musculoskeletal system
ISBN: 9783131410627

"The purpose of this handbook is to provide the clinician or researcher with a user-friendly display of the most common disease-specific musculoskeletal outcomes instruments, all in one quick-reference location." --Back cover.

Evidence-based Rehabilitation

Evidence-based Rehabilitation
Author: Mary C. Law
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2008
Genre: Evidence-based medicine
ISBN: 9781556427688

This text provides the most up-to-date information on evidence-based practice, the concepts underlying evidence-based practice, and implementing evidence into the rehabilitation practice. This text is organized by the steps of the process of evidence-based practice--introduction to evidence-based practice, finding the evidence, assessing the evidence, and using the evidence.

Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measures and Instruments

Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measures and Instruments
Author: Michael Suk
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 886
Release: 2009-03-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3131624027

A pocket-sized handbook for all the major outcomes instruments What outcomes are important to patients and clinicians? How is a specific instrument scored? Has it undergone reliability testing? In what population was it validated, and how did it perform? This pocket-sized handbook, covering all the major musculoskeletal outcomes instruments in use today, answers these questions and more. Key concepts like reliability, validity, and responsiveness form the framework of the book, which features more than 300 commonly used outcomes instruments for the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and calcaneus. Each instrument is numerically rated based on clinical relevance and ease-of-use. Research results summarized in table form eliminate the need for looking up original studies. And, the book is organized and color-coded by anatomic region to save you time in locating desired content. Essential for orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, physical and occupational therapists, and others who manage musculoskeletal problems, this compact handbook is critical for deciding on an appropriate course of treatment based on validated outcomes.

Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb E-Book

Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb E-Book
Author: Ben Yates
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 589
Release: 2012-01-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702050628

Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb has established itself through two editions as the benchmark text book of lower limb examination and assessment. The third edition preserves the lucidity, logical approach and comprehensive coverage of its predecessors but adds many exciting features, including online resources (videos and images), many new contributors, thorough updating of all chapters – many of which have been completely rewritten – and an entirely new chapter on functional assessment. The online resources (access via http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780080451077) provide extensive videos of assessment techniques and illustrations: practitioners with patients and models show how to assess all parts of the lower limb, and evaluate various conditions. Together with its companion volume Clinical Skills in Treating the Foot, the new third edition of Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb is a truly indispensable guide for podiatry students and practitioners, as well as trainee general practitioners, medical students working in rheumatology, diabetology and orthopaedics, sports therapists and sports medicine trainees. - Online resources incorporating videos and illustrations: - invaluable footage of assessment techniques - downloadable full colour figures and extra - radiological photographs Log on to http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780080451077 and follow the on-screen instructions. - Many new contributors bringing fresh expertise and insights for today's student - All chapters thoroughly rewritten and updated - New chapter on functional assessment - Case histories help put learning in context - DVD incorporating videos and illustrations: - invaluable footage of assessment techniques - downloadable full-colour figures and extra radiological photographs - Many new contributors bringing fresh expertise and insights for today's student - All-new design - All chapters rewritten and updated - New chapter on functional assessment

Spine Outcomes Measures and Instruments

Spine Outcomes Measures and Instruments
Author: Jens R. Chapman
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Spine Outcomes Measures and Instruments evaluates and summarizes more than 100 outcomes instruments for the spine and its associated diseases. The book addresses important questions such as: What outcomes are important to patients and clinicians? Which questions are used to build a specific outcomes instrument? How is a specific instrument scored? Is it completed by the clinician or the patient? Has the instrument undergone validity or reliability testing? In what population was it validated, and how did it perform? The book is divided into the following core domains including function, pain, disability (physical), disability (psychosocial), patient satisfaction, and general health. Each instrument is displayed on two side-by-side pages with a summary of its content; a summary of any validity, reliability, or responsiveness; a score for clinical utility; and an overall score. More than 400 easy-to-read charts, tables, and color graphics facilitate comprehension of core concepts. Spine Outcomes Measures and Instruments is an invaluable tool for spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons who treat patients with spine conditions. Physiatrists, family practice physicians, rheumatologists, musculoskeletal pain specialists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health professionals who encounter outcomes instruments will also appreciate the comprehensive scope of this text.

Physical Therapy Documentation

Physical Therapy Documentation
Author: Mia Erickson
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical records
ISBN: 9781556427824

Complete & accurate documentation is one of the essential skills for a physical therapist. This book covers all the fundamentals & includes practice exercises & case studies throughout.

Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measures and Instruments

Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measures and Instruments
Author: Michael Suk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Musculoskeletal Diseases
ISBN: 9781588903662

This pocket-sized handbook covers all the major musculoskeletal outcomes instruments in use today. Key concepts like reliability, validity, and responsiveness form the framework of the book, which features 155 commonly used outcomes instruments for the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and calcaneus. Each instrument is numerically rated based on clinical relevance and ease-of-use. Research results summarized in table form eliminate the need for looking up original studies. And, the book is organized and color-coded by anatomic region to save you time in locating desired content. Essential for orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, physical and occupational therapists, and others who manage musculoskeletal problems, this compact handbook is critical for deciding on an appropriate course of treatment based on validated outcomes. (Midwest).