Rehabilitation of the Patient with Respiratory Disease [Hardcover]

Neil S. Cherniak (Editor), Ikuo Homma (Editor), Murray Altose (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070116490 | ISBN-13: 978-0070116498 | Publication Date: December 18, 1998

The first comprehensive and authoritative reference on pulmonary rehabilitation written specifically for physicians. An introductory section covers basic science aspects and provides the foundation for the understanding of the basis of respiratory impairment and disability. Specific pathophysiological mechanisms of respiratory impairments are covered in chapters dealing with the full spectrum of respiratory diseases or disease categories. Subsequent chapters cover approaches to assessment of respiratory function and performance, measurement of impairment and disability determination, and evaluation of dyspnea. A comprehensive review of rehabilitation management and treatment regimens follows, covering pharmacological approaches, improvement of muscle function, exercise training, and nutritional supplementation. Final chapters focus on psychosocial factors as well as relevant medical economic and bioethical issues.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Because of the multiprofessional nature of rehabilitation, handbooks for rehabilitation of the respiratory disease patient have to discuss the science and art of rehabilitation from many different perspectives; that is, they have to give a broad view. This book fulfills these criteria and brings together a body of knowledge that should be of interest to all those working or planning to work in pulmonary rehabilitation."."..this book can be highly recommended for all participants - not only physicians, but also other professionals, such as therapists, nurses, psychologists, and physiologists - and students in the rehabilitation of patients with respiratory diseases."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1100 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (December 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070116490
• ISBN-13: 978-0070116498
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,983,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)