Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client

Name: Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client
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ISBN: 9780781747059

ISBN-10: 0781747058

ISBN-13: 9780781747059

Edition: 2005

Authors: Gayle MacDonald

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Gayle MacDonald presents the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective massage therapy to clients in the acute care setting. Focusing on massage pressure, site, and positioning adjustments, this easy-to-use text helps therapists organise patient data and plan massage sessions for any area of the hospital.

Book details

List price: $57.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 9/23/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Reviewers



The Revival of Hospital Massage



Reviewing the Research



Adapting to Hospital Culture



Infection Control Practices



Pressure, Site, and Position-A Clinical Framework



Common Reasons for Hospitalization or Medical Treatment



Common Conditions and Symptoms



Common Medical Devices and Procedures



Medications



Referrals, Orders, and Intake



The Massage Session



Documentation



Blazing New Trails



Common Abbreviations



Glossary of Touch Modalities



Additional Sample Forms



Test Yourself Answers


Glossary


Index