Commensurate with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and health
competencies to improve patient outcomes, get a solid foundation in
cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and rehabilitation!
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Evidence and Practice,
6th Edition provides a holistic, person-centered approach to the
spectrum of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy. From
examination and evaluation to interventions, this book guides you
through the health promotion strategies for maximizing patients' health
and wellbeing, in conjunction with managing the needs of patients with
acute and chronic conditions, those in intensive care units, and of
special populations such as children and elders. Selected case studies
translate related scientific research into evidence-based practice and
enhance clinical decision making. Now including an enhanced eBook
version (with print purchase), this text details the latest best
practices to help achieve the best physical therapy outcomes.
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Coverage of evidence-based practice includes the latest research from
leading top-tier journals to support physical therapist clinical
reasoning and decision making.
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Realistic scenarios and case examples show the application of
concepts to evidence-based practice.
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Holistic approach supports treating the whole person rather than
just the symptoms of a disease or disorder, covering medical,
physiological, psychological, psychosocial, therapeutic, practical,
and methodological aspects.
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Full-color photos and illustrations enhance your understanding of
the book's concepts, ideas, and management considerations.
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Emphasis on the terminology and guidelines of the APTA's Guide to
Physical Therapist Practice keeps the book consistent with the
practice standards in physical therapy, including the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
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Primary and secondary cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions are
emphasized, along with their co-existence.
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Multimorbidity focus is used rather than a single-disease
framework, with attention to implications for assessment, management,
and evaluation.
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Integrated approach to oxygen transport demonstrates how the
cardiovascular and pulmonary systems function interdependently to
support all organ systems.
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Key terms and review questions in each chapter focus your learning
on important concepts and translating these into practice.
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NEW! Updated content reflects the latest research and clinical
practice in the field.
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NEW! eBook version included only with print purchase allows you
to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to
search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have
content read aloud.
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NEW! Video clips, interviews with authors and other experts in
their fields, and more are available in the eBook version included
only with print purchase.
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NEW! Expanded contributions from experts from multiple countries
maximize the validity of content.
