{"product_id":"nursing-skills-in-supporting-mobility-9781138479555","title":"Nursing Skills in Supporting Mobility","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ability to move easily and purposively contributes enormously to a sense of health and wellbeing, enabling increased independence and selfprotection. However, many of the patients you encounter will have some degree of immobility whether it is temporary (for instance, due to local anaesthesia), permanent (for instance, due to amputation or stroke) or variable (for instance, due to arthritis or morbid obesity). This practical pocket guide covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e the principles of ergonomics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e safe moving and handling practices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e positioning the patient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e performing a range of movement exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e legal aspects of moving and handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e the promotion of sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ability to move easily and purposively contributes enormously to a sense of health and wellbeing, enabling increased independence and self-protection. This concise guide covers the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, ergnomics, safe moving and handling and legal considerations, range of movement exercises and sleep-related issues. 1.Overview of Musculoskeletal components and Movement 2.Movement Assessment and Exercises 3.Safe Moving and handling practices 4.Therapeutic and procedural Positions 5.Legal Aspects of Moving and Handling \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019491770711,"sku":"9781138479555","price":17.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138479555.jpg?v=1750780428","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nursing-skills-in-supporting-mobility-9781138479555","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}