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A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach
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Third Edition
By
Brenda Coppard, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, NE, USA
Helene Lohman, MA, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, NE, USA
Description
The third edition of Introduction to Splinting: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach helps readers master the basic theory,
principles, and techniques of splinting needed for clinical practice. Using a combination textbook/workbook format, it integrates theory
and technical knowledge with hands-on learning features that equip readers with essential clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills,
and problem-solving skills associated with splinting.
Contents
Unit 1: Splinting Foundations
1. Foundations of Splinting
2. Occupation-Based Splinting
3. Tools,
Process and Techniques of Splinting
4. Anatomical and Biomechanical Principles of Splinting
5. Clinical Examination for
Splinting
6. Clinical Reasoning for Splint Fabrication
Unit 2: Splinting for Conditions and Populations
7.
Splints Acting on the Wrist
8. Thumb Immobilization Splints
9. Hand Immobilization Splints
10. Splints for the Elbow
and Shoulder
11. Mobilization Splints: Dynamic, Serial-Static, and Static Progressive Splinting
12. Splinting for the Fingers
13.
Splinting for Nerve Injuries
14. Antispasticity Splinting
15. Splinting on Older Adults
16. Pediatric Splinting
Unit
3: Topics Related to Splinting
17. Lower Extremity Orthotics
18. Upper Extremity Prosthetics
19. Ethical
Issues Related to Splinting
Glossary
Appendix A:
Answers to Quizzes, Laboratory Exercises, and Case Studies
Appendix
B:
Forms
Appendix C:
Grading Sheets
Appendix D:
Web Resources and Vendors
| Bibliographic details |
Spiral Bound, 544 pages, publication date: OCT-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-03384-8
ISBN-10: 0-323-03384-9
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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