Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Rebecca A Graves
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-08-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 080363854X

From common to complex, thirteen real-life case studies represent a variety of practice settings and age groups. Identify, research, and assess the pathologies and possible treatments. Photographs of real therapists working with their patients bring concepts to life. Reviewed by 16 PT and PTA experts, this comprehensive resource ensures you are prepared to confidently make sound clinical decisions.

Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Stacie J. Fruth
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284147134

Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides students with the tools required to interpret the physical therapy evaluation and replicate the measurements and tests. This text guides students in learning how to utilize case information and documentation furnished by the PT to assist in the follow-up treatment.

Ptaexam

Ptaexam
Author: Scott M. Giles
Publisher: Mainely Physical Therapy
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-07
Genre: Physical therapy
ISBN: 9781890989354

Overview: Utilize our comprehensive academic review and then perfect your skills on five full-length sample exams- more questions than any other review product. Our clinically oriented questions prepare you for the rigor of the actual exam and offer an ideal method to determine your current strengths and weaknesses. An extensive academic review and powerful study tools provide candidates with an ideal opportunity to prepare for the breadth and depth of the current examination.

Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy

Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy
Author: Gina Musolino
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 665
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 104013694X

Clinical reasoning is an essential non-negotiable element for all health professionals. The ability of the health professional to demonstrate professional competence, compassion, and accountability depend on a foundation of sound clinical reasoning. The clinical reasoning process needs to bring together knowledge, experience, and understanding of people, the environment, and organizations along with a strong moral compass in making sound decisions and taking necessary actions. While clinical reasoning and the role of mentors has been a focus of the continued growth and development of residency programs in physical therapy, there is a critical need to have a broader, in-depth look at how educators across academic and clinical settings intentionally facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills across one’s career. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy: Facilitation, Assessment, and Implementation fills this need by providing a comprehensive and in-depth focus on development of the patient-client management skills of clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making. It takes into account teaching and learning strategies, assessment, and technological applications across the continuum from novice to residents/fellows-in-training, along with academic and clinical faculty for both entry-level and specialist practice. Drs. Gina Maria Musolino and Gail Jensen have designed this comprehensive resource with contributions from professional colleagues. The text centers on life-long learning by encouraging the development of clinical reasoning abilities from professional education through residency education. The aim and scope of the text is directed for physical therapy education, to enhance clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making for developing professionals and post-professionals in both clinical and academic realms, and for the development of clinical and academic faculty. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy uniquely offers both evidence-based approaches and pragmatic consultation from award-winning authors with direct practice experiences developing and implementing clinical reasoning/clinical decision-making in practice applications for teaching students, residents, patients, and clinical/academic faculty in classrooms, clinics, and through simulation and telehealth. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy is the first of its kind to address this foundational element for practice that is key for real-world practice and continuing competence as a health care professional. Physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students, faculty, and clinicians will find this to be an invaluable resource to enhance their clinical reasoning and decision making abilities.

Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book

Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book
Author: Roberta O'Shea
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2023-10-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323883346

Master the PTA's role in treating and managing pediatric conditions! Comprehensive yet easy to understand, Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed both in the classroom and in clinical practice. The text guides you through a myriad of topics including child development, assessment tools, intervention principles, neurologic and muscular disorders, and congenital disorders such as Down Syndrome, along with other pediatric conditions including limb deficiencies and sports injuries. This edition adds six new chapters including a chapter introducing Movement Systems Analysis for pediatrics. From a team of expert contributors led by PT clinician/educator Roberta Kuchler O'Shea, this book teaches not only the lessons learned from textbooks and research but also from children and their families. - Consistent approach in Disorders chapters first defines the disorder and then describes the pathology, clinical signs, and assessment and intervention, followed by a case study. - Case studies provide examples of physical therapy applications, helping you build clinical reasoning skills as you connect theory to practice. - Format of case studies each is summarized in the WHO model format to familiarize you with the standardized terminology used in practice. Most cases include movement systems analysis to introduce the most current clinical reasoning strategies encouraged by the APTA. - Special boxes highlight important information with features such as Clinical Signs, Intervention, and Practice Pattern. - Learning features in each chapter include key terms, a chapter outline, learning objectives, review questions and answers, illustrations, and summary tables. - NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. - NEW! Six new chapters include The Movement System, Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT), Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Clubfeet, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and Orthotics. - NEW! Updated content includes musculoskeletal impairments, developmental impairments, and orthotics as well as contemporary cases with ICF and Movement system analysis discussion for cases. - NEW! Full-color design is added to this edition. - NEW! Updated references ensure that sources for content are completely current.

Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies

Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies
Author: Lee B. Murdaugh
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1585283118

Since its original publication, Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies has continued to meet the changing needs of pharmacy directors and their staff. Designed as a complete human resource competence assessment program, this benchmark resource ensures pharmacies comply with the competence assessment standards of The Joint Commission. Newly updated and revised, Competence Assessment provides practical tools to assess and document an employee’s ability to perform assigned duties and meet Joint Commission human resource requirements. Save time and increase efficiency with this essential tool that supplements and reinforces staff knowledge in key competency areas.

Concepts of Evidence Based Practice for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Concepts of Evidence Based Practice for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Barbara B. Gresham
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-01-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803645163

With physical therapist assistants (PTAs) performing patient interventions under the direction of a physical therapist, you need to know how to read and understand a research article to provide the best possible patient care. The PTA must have a reasonable grasp of current evidence to communicate knowledgeably with the therapist, the patient, and other health-care providers. This text provides the information and skills you need to actively participate in evidence based practice. You’ll enter the world of the clinic with confidence.

Physical Therapist Assistant Exam

Physical Therapist Assistant Exam
Author:
Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Physical Therapy (Specialty)
ISBN: 9781576857540

Practical Spelling features key rules of spelling, hundreds of practice exercises, and advice on how to use individual learning styles and strengths to remember difficult words.

Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book

Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book
Author: Gary A. Shankman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323291597

More than 30 new contributors participated in this new edition, allowing you to learn from experts in each field. Unique! Rheumatic Disorders chapter covers disorders such as arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, and systemic lupus erythematosus, including pathophysiology, a description of the inflammation, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Unique! Pain and Pain Syndromes chapter covers types of pain, pain mechanisms, its measurement, and its management. Unique! Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics chapter outlines the types of materials used to construct braces, orthotics, and prosthetics; the use of each unit by anatomic area; their biomechanics; the indications and contraindications for each; as well as an introduction to amputation.

Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists

Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists
Author: Gail M. Jensen
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2012-06-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455706019

Whether you are practicing in an in-patient or an out-patient facility, academic institution, or clinical residency program, this well-respected handbook gives you the background and guidance you need to effectively educate individuals across the continuum of physical therapy practice. Practical, real-life examples show you how to: incorporate health literacy and needs of the learner; assess and adapt to the various learning styles of patients; use simulations in education; facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills; and assess learning outcomes and the effectiveness of your teaching. Plus, four all-new chapters and major revisions of all content throughout the book keep you on top of the latest research and best practices. - Coverage of the theory and application of educational principles across the continuum of PT practice provides the information you need to improve your skills in the educational process both in academic and clinical settings. - Two section format divides content into two parts: designing academic and clinical education programs and teaching students in academic and clinical settings; and teaching patients and families in clinical and community settings. - Variety of teaching and teaching assessment methods expands your teaching, learning, and assessment repertoires. - Case stories at the beginning of each chapter allow you to see the relevance of the information in the chapter. - Threshold concepts highlight key ideas that are important to know. - Annotated bibliography at end of each chapter provides resources for further study. - NEW! Chapter on Authentic Assessment: Simulation-Based Education reflects the new ways to facilitate student learning through the use of human simulation models. - NEW! Chapter on Strategies for Planning and Implementing Interprofessional Education covers the fundamental concepts of team-based care and interprofessional learning. - NEW! Chapter on What Makes a Good Clinical Teacher? translates current research on clinical teaching into clinical education and practice. - NEW! Chapter on Facilitating the Teaching and Learning of Clinical Reasoning helps you apply current research on clinical reasoning in rehabilitation to clinical education and teaching. - NEW! Two combined chapters on Patient Education and Health Literacy (previously chapters 8 and 12) and Applied Behavioral Theory and Adherence: Models for Practice (previously chapters 9 and 10) provide focused presentations on current thinking and practical strategies for addressing health literacy issues in the clinical environment. - NEW! Expanded chapter on Post-Professional Clinical Residency and Fellowship Education offers more information on models and trends in residency education and mentoring.