PIERSON AND FAIRCHILD’S PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF PATIENT CARE Fifth Edition

Build your physical and occupational therapy patient care skills on a foundation of the proven
practices found in this must-read text. In addition to clear “how-to” information on everything
from positioning and draping, to patient transfer and ambulation activities, the book’s easy-tounderstand rationales will give you the “why” behind these proven techniques. This fifth
edition also comes with new student resources on the companion Evolve site complete with
videos, case studies, skills checklists, and more.
 Clearly written instructions and full-color illustrations on patient care techniques and
procedures cover topics such as proper lifting, patient transfers, basic wound care, and
assessment of vital signs.
 Insight into rationales and physiological principles explain why specific techniques and
procedures are used.
 More than 700 full-color photographs vividly demonstrate proper performance of
techniques and procedures used in the assessment and management of patients in the
rehabilitation setting.
 Procedure boxes throughout the text offer additional tips for optimal assessment and
management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
 Self-study and problem solving activities promote decision-making and problem solving
skills.
 NEW! Video clips and skills activities on companion Evolve site illustrate the techniques
and procedures described in the text.
 NEW! Content based on the ICF model, the model currently endorsed by the APTA and
AOTA, reflects the current theories and practice guidelines of physical and occupational
therapy.
 NEW! Information on professionalism teaches about the guidelines that currently exist and
how to apply those guidelines to patient interactions.