Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

Before you can master your role in physical therapy, you must first master the basics of patient care! Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for effective patient care. Clear, step-by-step instructions show how to safely perform common procedures and tasks such as assessment of vital signs, positioning and draping, range of motion exercises, and patient transfer activities. Rationales make it easy to understand why specific techniques are used. Written by physical therapy experts Sheryl Fairchild and Roberta O'Shea, this book includes an enhanced eBook ― free with each new print purchase ― with video clips demonstrating procedures and techniques.
Content based on the World Health Organization’s ICF model (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) ― the model currently endorsed by the APTA and AOTA ― ensures you are referencing the most current theories and practice guidelines of physical and occupational therapy.
More than 800 full-color photographs illustrate the concepts and techniques used in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
Procedure boxes include clear guidelines for performing each step of patient care tasks such as proper lifting techniques, patient transfers, basic wound care, and assessment of vital signs.