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Maximixing Clinical Education Options In Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Beverly D. Fein
Maximixing Clinical Education Options In Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Beverly D. Fein
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications
The purpose of this article is to present a series of suggestions for increasing cardiopulmonary content in clinical education experiences. This article offers strategies for maximizing cardiopulmonary clinical education experiences of physical therapy students in order to better prepare them to function in the changing clinical environment. Specific strategies addressed include: 1) enhancing student selfdirectedness; 2) integrating cardiopulmonary content into management of patients with a variety of diagnoses; and 3) use of resources for student and staff development. A series of guiding questions to facilitate student learning in the area of cardiopulmonary physical therapy is provided. Alternative models for full …
Polypharmacy And Physical Therapy In The Geriatric Population, Cathy A. Reuer
Polypharmacy And Physical Therapy In The Geriatric Population, Cathy A. Reuer
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Physical therapists are seeing more and more elderly individuals with acute, chronic, or multiple disease conditions. Many of these conditions are treated with medications. It is common for the geriatric patient to be taking multiple medications. Polypharmacy is a relevant concern for physical therapists as adverse effects are often revealed in the musculoskeletal and central nervous systems. These manifestations can cause adverse effects in evaluation, treatment, and outcomes.
The purpose of this study is to discuss the common non-prescription and prescription medications consumed by the elderly, describe the biologic and physiologic changes that occur with age and how these changes …