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Thorough explanations of the importance of evidence-based practice A unique, global perspective that emphasizes the use of models and theories Guidance on how to implement the evidence-based process into practice Coverage of evidence-based practice for multiple clinical areas “Clinical Stories”, clinical vignettes depicting how to incorporate qualitative and quantitative aspects of evidence into practice Learning objectives Text boxes throughout describing the significance of evidence-based practice as it relates to the chapters, highlighting interdisciplinary rounds, and providing tools for learning and practice. Key terms bolded and defined throughout the text li>End-of-chapter-questions honing recognition, application, and critical thinking skills

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Understand the when, why, and how! Here's your guide to developing the skills you need to master the increasing complex challenges of documenting patient care. Step by step, a straightforward 'how-to' approach teaches you how to write SOAP notes, document patient care in office and hospital settings, and write prescriptions. You'll find a wealth of examples, exercises, and instructions that make every point clear and easy to understand.See what practitioners and students are saying online…Definitely worth the purchase. "This is a guide which will stay with you during your whole nursing program...so do not rent you must buy it and think of it as a documentation bible!" - BarbieGreat resource for NP/PA school. "Purchased this for my NP program. The book made writing SOAP notes and H&Ps very simple! Would recommend as a great resource" - Dr. JonLove this! "Right down to it charting instructions and guidance. Even discusses codes and other factors of charting I had not taken into such deep account before. … this book helped me understand how much more charting, other than SOAP's, must be completed for compliance standards. I feel this book is for just about everyone who is learning to chart as a reimbursable provider." - D. Conley

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The first step on your path to success… Foundation in Kinesiology and Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Action work together to create a complete learning experience that builds the foundational knowledge you need to take the next step in your education. A reader friendly text, full-color videos and interactive exercises guide you every step of the way, making an often complex subject easier to understand and apply.Text Foundation in Kinesiology and BiomechanicsDevelop the must-have knowledge you need of basic joint structure and muscle action and their normal and pathologic functions. You'll focus on the science behind muscle function and movement and how groups of muscle together can contribute to function or dysfunction. This evidence-based approach prepares you to explore the principles of rehabilitation that facilitate movement, strength, and mobility.KinesiologyinAction.comThis interactive online program guides you step by step through an immersive multimedia experience that tracks your progress until you've mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in practice. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks Kinesiology in Action.Learn more. Visit www.KinesiologyinAction.com

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A Davis's Notes Title!Rely on this well-organized, concise pocket guide to prepare for the everyday encounters you'll face in the hospital, rehab facility, nursing home, or home health setting. Quickly access just what you need in any setting with succinct, yet comprehensive guidance on every page.Inside you'll find the critical, but rarely memorized information you need, including all outcome tests; normative values; IC10 diagnostic codes; common alternative meds; evaluation; treatment guidelines; business practices; and CPT codes for proper reimbursement.

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Whatever the practice setting- acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, extended care, or in a school- turn to this handy pocket guide to the neurological examination. Small in size, but not in content, it covers all of the common neuromuscular conditions, disorders, and diseases you might encountered in patients throughout their lifespans. A spiral binding, thumb tabs and nearly 240 illustrations insure you can find just what you're looking for. Waterproof, reusable pages let you record clinical data and then wipe the pages clean with alcohol.

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The perfect pocket guide makes care planning easier.This quick-reference tool has exactly what you need to select the appropriate diagnosis to plan your patients’ care effectively. The 16th Edition features all the latest nursing diagnoses and updated interventions from NANDA-I 2021-2023.Alphabetized listing of nursing diagnoses from NANDA-I 2021-2023, covering more than 400 diseases/disorders.Actions/interventions uniquely organized by priority with selected rationales.Icons within the prioritized interventions for acute care, collaboration, community/home care/cultural considerations, diagnostic studies, medications, and lifespan considerations.NIC and NOC labels at the end of each diagnosis.Defining characteristics presented subjectively and objectively.Documentation section that focuses on the other steps of the nursing process, reminding students of the importance and necessity of recording each step.Index with hundreds of diseases/disorders with prioritized associated nursing diagnoses.Detachable, laminated, pocket-minder bookmark on the inside back cover.New & Updated! The latest diagnoses and updated interventions from NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2021-2023, 12th Edition, including 46 new diagnoses and 67 revised diagnoses, the most current NANDA-I terminology, and labels from NIC and NOC that link content to nursing diagnosis, and statistic data.Revised! Streamlined preface that focuses on how to use the book.

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The 5th Edition of an AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!Survive and thrive as an APN!Meet all the challenges of professional practice—whatever your specialty or environment. Noted nursing professionals and educators explore all of the non-clinical roles and responsibilities of an Advanced Practice Nurse and chart a course that enables you to meet them successfully. You’ll follow the evolution of the APN’s role from a historical perspective to the present and examine the issues and challenges you’ll encounter in the future. Updated, Revised & Expanded!Thoroughly reviewed to reflect advanced practice today New!Learning exercises to engage students and promote active learning New & Expanded Coverage! Difference between a PhD dissertation and the DNP Scholarly Project as the terminal requirement for the DNP degree Availability/requirements for internships, externships, and residencies and the differences among them The status of nurses and nursing education across the globe, especially in countries where the APN role is expanding Recent gains/changes in securing prescriptive authority, and the influence of the consensus model and the multi-state compact The impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), “Medical Homes,” and similar organizations on multidisciplinary practice. The role of the APN as patient advocate and the role of the patient as decision-maker “Cultivated intuition” as the backbone of case management and the role of case management in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and “Medical Homes” The role of the nurse as coach Update to interventions, including aromatherapy, guided imagery, acupressure, acupuncture, yoga, Taiichi, reiki, and therapeutic touch, and their relationship to regulated nursing practice and the consensus model Covers all APN specialties, including nurse educator and nurse administrator. Provides the foundational content for all advanced practice nursing students in a course on professional role development. Presents practical information balanced with theory. Addresses important topics, including evidence-based practice, the mechanics of teaching, applying the concepts of role theory, serving culturally diverse clients, and effective business practices. Links content to the AACN/NONPF core curriculum recommendations.Features figures, tables, and boxes to make reference easier.

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Master the art and science of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries and conditions.Step by step, the author details multiple methods for each injury/condition—not just the most popular approach. You’ll learn which technique to use and how to analyze the effectiveness of the technique. Full-color photographs give you a clear understanding of each step. Insightful discussions based on the best available evidence develop the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities you need to meet the needs of the patient.

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A Davis’s Notes TitlePerfect wherever you are…in class, in clinic, and in practice!Great study tool. “One of my favorite study tools for school! I flip through this in my down time or on breaks to review and it helps so much.”—Brittany C., Online Reviewer Put the information you need at your fingertips with this handy, easy-to-use guide to the proper exercises for your patients. Each joint tab follows a consistent order—general exercises for the specific region, followed by common pathologies and surgeries, with specific interventions for each pathology or surgery. Crystal-clear photographs show you a wealth of different techniques, while a streamlined format makes the information extremely easy to understand. Following Davis’s Notes Series’ signature style, you’ll have write-on/wipe-off pages for note taking, while thumb tabs and a spiral binding help you find what you need. Updated & Revised! All of currency of Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8th Edition by Carolyn Kisner, John Borstad, and Lynn Allen Colby Updated & Revised! Surgical protocols based on new evidence Bulleted tables with a progression of exercises Concise exercise guidelines for selected orthopedic pathologies and operative procedures Exercise interventions for mobility, muscle performance, stability, and balance Over 350 full-color photographs illustrating sequences of exercise for the spine and the extremities And more

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Safely handle urine and body fluids | Process and analyze them effectivelyHere’s a comprehensive and highly visual introduction to the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to safely handle and analyze non-blood body fluids.The authors’ focused and reader-friendly approach begins with an emphasis on safety; introduces automation in urinalysis and body fluids analysis; and presents the foundational concepts of renal function and urinalysis. Then, step by step, you’ll learn the critical lab procedures for the examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen, synovial fluid, serous fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, amniotic fluid, feces, and vaginal secretions.

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Ideal as a companion to the text. Perfect as a stand-alone study guide.Body system by system, the exercises and activities you'll find inside will help you to master the basics of anatomy and physiology. Complete the corresponding sections of the Workbook as you proceed from topic to topic in class.See what students are saying online…Cut my study time in half! "This workbook cut my study time in half and helped me to be better prepared for the exam. I was shocked when my score went from 80 to 90 just after one exam!"Great workbook and super easy to understand. "Great workbook and super easy to understand. I love the layout of it and the work in the book follows right along with the book !!! I love it!!" - Brittany S.*Student Workbook answers are available for students in the back of the book

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Differentiating Surgical Instruments, 3rd Edition and Surg Tech in Practice work together to help you master the seemingly overwhelming number of surgical instruments. This quick reference, spiral-bound text offers a close-up look at more than 800 cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, and other instruments, along with brief descriptions. The full-color photographs show both the complete instrument and its tip to help you learn to distinguish among them. Surg Tech in Practice offers a wealth of online activities that make learning easier.Very helpful study guide. "Of the several books I own on surgical instrumentation, this one has the most clear and useful pictures of the instruments. The spiral binding is student-friendly and the info on each picture is a helpful study guide. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to learn their instruments." - Amazon ReviewerAwesome book, a must read for all surgeons or surgeon techs and nurses. "Great book. There's pictures and descriptions on what it's used for." - Amazon ReviewerWas such a helpful book! Helped me learn 200+ ... "instruments in 2 months for my surgical tech class!" - Kate H., Amazon Reviewer

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Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing is a complete, integrated solution that combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to drive student success in the Med-Surg course. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. Or, choose the all-digital Instant Access option which includes the ebook and immediate access to Davis Advantage.THE TEXTBOOKMedical-Surgical Nursing helps students make the connections between concepts and patient care to ensure they understand the important relationships between the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of the diseases and disorders they are most likely to encounter in practice. A concise and consistent organization focuses on the ‘need-to-know’ to better prepare students for practice, while also promoting critical thinking and clinical judgment.ONLINE (Davis Advantage) Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage’s personalized learning, clinical judgment, and quizzing assignments engage students; help them make the connections to key Med-Surg topics; and prepare for Next Gen NCLEX® success. Davis Advantage aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment.LEARN—Personalized Learning The foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, the Personalized Learning assignments help students make the connections to must-know content. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and practice applying their knowledge. APPLY—Clinical Judgment Clinical Judgment assignments challenge students to think critically and make informed decisions to achieve the best patient outcomes. Each case study presents real-life, complex clinical situations that mimic the new Next Gen NCLEX® format and align with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills needed to be practice-ready nurses and to prepare for the Next Gen NCLEX® with confidence. ASSESS—Quizzing Quizzing assignments uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Questions cover the same topics and concepts as the textbook to assess students’ comprehension, providing the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams. PLUS! Brand-new, stand-alone Bowtie and Trend questions provide students with even more practice answering these new, individual item types.

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The ideal "how-to" book for harnessing the power of the nurse-family relationship!Use the Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Models to assess families effectively and know when and how to intervene to reduce suffering and promote health. They are easy to-apply and practical models for nurses working with a wide variety of complex issues and family structures. You’ll develop the knowledge you need to prepare, conduct, and document family interviews while you also hone your skills to use questions more effectively. You’ll also learn how to avoid the three most common errors in family nursing and how to conduct a 15-minute interview. Revised & Updated! Applications of the Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Models to today’s complex health care environments and the evolving family New & Expanded! Coverage of diverse groups, pluralism, and cultural dynamics Expanded! Focus on the family within society and the challenges facing families today, including the pandemic and post-pandemic outcomes, bullying, violence, crime, and drugs Expanded! Content on nursing interventions to improve outcomes for the person with the disorder or illness by improving family engagement and effectiveness Detailed clinical guidelines for preparing, conducting, and documenting a family interview Clinical case examples that reflect the diversity of families in society today and the issues encountered in a variety of practice settings, including hospital, primary care, school, community, outpatient, and the home Case scenarios with reflective questions that use the nursing process and illustrate the connection between the Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Models

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Make dosage calculations easier to master with dimensional analysis. Dimensional analysis is an easy, systematic approach that shows you how to master simple to complex calculations with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors to ensure that drugs are administered safely and documented correctly. It eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations.Five Stars!! BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!“I just completed my first semester of nursing school and OMG I LOVE THIS BOOK! … From barely passing to scoring 100's this book is a LIFE saver!!!!!!! BUY IT I TOTALLY RECOMMEND IT MAN YOU WILL PASS AND LOVE MATH WITH THIS BOOK.”—Michael, Online ReviewerFive Stars!! Buy it!“This book was suggested by my university to help me prepare for our med-math exam! This book goes step by step through the equations and helped me pass my exam on the first try! I’m not mathematically inclined but this book definitely made learning so much easier!”—S.B., Online Reviewer Updated! Current patient safety and nursing standards, including regulations/laws, and use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs) Updated! Real and simulated drug labels to help students become comfortable with gathering the information needed to calculate dosages accurately Enhanced! More examples of electronic orders and documentation Learning models, including the “4 Cs” approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate Over 1,000 practice problems 18 “Speed Challenge” chapter quizzes online to increase speed and accuracy Real-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice

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Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on DSM-5 disorders and treatments, psychotropic drugs, documentation, and patient education. No other resource delivers as much information in a format that’s as easy to read, easy to access, and fits in your pocket.Includes:Coverage of documentation, psychiatric medications, restraints and seclusion, DSM-5 disorders and treatments, and patient education and careBasic behavioral theories at a glanceKey aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventionsGeneral mental status assessments and exams, with focused assessments for adult and geriatric populations, including mini-cognitive assessment instrument for dementia and rating scale for Lewy Body diseasesEssential information on psychotropic drugsClient/family education tables, tips, and strategiesCultural considerations and assessment toolReusable mental health history, multiaxial assessment, CAGE, self-administered patient health questionnaires 2 and 9, and many other assessment toolsClinical pearls throughout to provide practical on-the-spot adviceHIPAA-compliant, write-on/wipe-off pagesNew to this edition: NEW! Content on PTSD, pandemics, COVID-19 and its impact on mental healthNEW! Content on Telepsychiatry and TeletherapyNEW! Psychotropic medications, including Brexanolone IV, Deutetrabenazine, Valbenazine, Ketamine IV, Lumateperone, and EsketamineUPDATED & REVISED! All content thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated to incorporate the newest knowledge in the field, including new drugs and drug updates.

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An AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! Meet the ever-changing demands of providing quality nutritional care for patients across the lifespan. This popular text provides a strong foundation in the science of nutrition and a clear understanding of how to apply that knowledge in practice, recognizing the need for nurses to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal nutrition in patient care.See what instructors and students are saying… “The nursing students really struggled with nutrition concepts and application to nursing. The book is well written and easy for the student to understand. Our Nutrition ATI scores improved dramatically after adding the book to the nursing courses.”—Carolyn Boiman, PhD, RN, InstructorFive Stars! This textbook is easy to read and follow. “It goes straight to the points that I need to study.”—Online Student Reviewer Revised & Streamlined! Thoroughly updated, reviewed, and revised throughout to reflect the latest developments in research and practice Updated! The latest nutritional guidelines and information, the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations for school meals, and references to government websites that reflect current recommendations and government programs that encourage healthy eating, as well as food allergy guidelines New! Clinical Judgment questions at the end of each chapter to provoke imaginative thought and foster discussion within the framework of Safe and Effective Nursing Care Expanded! Coverage of relevant culture and social issues, digestive health, probiotics, sustainability, and naturally functional foods More! Emphasis on Safe and Effective Nursing Care Emphasis on clinical applications, including “Clinical Application” boxes that illustrate how nutrition information is pertinent to providing health care Life cycle approach that includes screening tools and nutritional interventions for infants, children, adolescents, and mature adults, as well as pregnant and lactating women “Genomic Gems” boxes that highlight the links between a person's genetic make-up and utilization of nutrients and dietary substances “Case Studies” with proposed Care Plans to illustrate how the nutrition principles described in the chapter are applied in specific clinical situations Assessment tools and tables throughout, including Food Handling Guidelines, Labeling Regulations, Research Summaries, and Wellness Tips, as well as cautions for unregulated supplements and descriptions of interactions of food, drug, and over-the-counter nutrients

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Here’s the perfect companion to Davis Advantage forUnderstanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition. It offers the practice nursing students need to hone their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, while mastering the principles, concepts, and procedures essential to success in the classroom and in practice. The Study Guide corresponds to the text chapter by chapter, while reinforcing the text’s emphasis on ‘connections’ each step of the way. Perforated pages make it easy for students to submit their assignments to their instructors for evaluation. Updated & Revised! Thoroughly updated to reflect the content of the text New! Clinical Judgment exercises Each chapter includes… Audio Case Study Questions—Listen to the Davis Advantage audio scenario to answer the critical-thinking questions. Vocabulary Practice—Fill-in-the-blank or complete the matching activity. Activities & Exercises—Complete basic matching, true/false, word scramble, prioritization, and other exercises to practice and understand medical-surgical nursing information. Critical-Thinking & Clinical Judgment Exercises—Apply what you’re learning about how to think critically and practice making good clinical judgments. SBAR, ISBARR, or CUS Communication Exercises—Practice the skills essential to communicating effectively with the health care team NCLEX-PN–Style Questions—Develop your test-taking skills and identify areas for additional study. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide important context. A&P Exercises—Label body structures to review basic anatomy in the Function and Data Collection chapters.

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LEARN–APPLY–ASSESS Davis Advantage for Fundamentals of Nursing Care is a complete, integrated solution that combines a student-focused textbook with interactive, personalized learning, clinical judgment, and quizzing assignments to engage students, help them make the connections to key topics, and prepare them for the Next Gen NCLEX®. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks access to Davis Advantage as well as an ebook.TEXTBOOK Written specifically for LPNs/LVNs, the text provides the foundational knowledge they need to understand. A comprehensive approach to care promotes critical thinking and clinical judgment to teach students how to ‘think like a nurse’ from the very first day. Clear, concise, readable, well organized, and easy to follow, it’s the text that prepares new nurses to “make the connections” and practice safely.ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE) Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students to help them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized LearningPersonalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their individual needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and interactive activities to engage students, reinforce learning, and bring concepts to life. APPLY—Clinical JudgmentClinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies align with the new Next Gen NCLEX & NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement model and feature real-life, complex clinical situations that challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes. ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses thousands of NCLEX-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course exams and the NCLEX. PLUS! Brand-new Next Gen NCLEX stand-alone questions provide students with even more practice answering the new item types. Expanded & Updated! Thoroughly updated to reflect the art and the science of LPN/LVN practice as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care. New! “Clinical Judgment in Action” boxes ask students to consider the current situation, prioritize and describe the actions they would take, and explain why. New! Clinical Judgment and its terminology appear in the first chapter, introducing the concepts to students who are at the beginning of their nursing education. New! Focus on cultural competency New! Discussions on the social determinants of health plus additional content in Chapter 7, Promoting Health and Wellness Expanded! Coverage of infection control and PPE

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The essentials of medical terminology for the short, self-paced, or online courseMedical Terminology Express + Medical Language Lab work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience for students and complete teaching materials for instructors that are perfect for a short course in the classroom or online.The text leads students to proficiency through proven word-building and competency-based techniques, while the online program, Medical Language Lab, tracks student progress until they’ve mastered the language of medicine.An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks the ebook and Medical Language Lab for students. Digital access can be purchased directly on FADavis.com.Instructors. Want to learn more? Request preview access to explore Medical Language Lab.See what students are saying online about the previous edition…Five Stars. “Just the book I needed for class with the Medical Language Lab online that I needed.” - Josh, Online ReviewerFantastic. “ …really easy to understand. I love the color coding, simple language, repetition, and regular practice questions. The online component of the book is also really helpful and well done, highly recommend using it.” - Sam, Online ReviewerTextNow in its 3rd Edition, Medical Terminology Express adapts Barbara Gylys’s proven word-building techniques for the short-course. Organized by body system, this text demonstrates the connection between anatomical structures and associated medial word roots.Medical Language LabOnline. Interactive. Progressive.Medical Language Lab guides students step by step from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become confident medical language speakers. A wealth of audio case studies, progressive exercises, lecture videos, and a pronunciation guide and activities, plus an integrated e-book version of the text, offer multiple paths to learning success. This immersive, multimedia experience guides students and tracks their progress as they apply word-building concepts for practice and application.

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Take an evidence-based approach that prepares nurses to be leaders at all levels. Learn the skills you need tolead and succeed in the dynamic health care environments in which you will practice. From leadership and management theories through their application, you’ll develop the core competences needed to deliver and manage the highest quality care for your patients. You’ll also be prepared for the initiatives that are transforming the delivery and cost-effectiveness of health care today. New, Updated & Expanded! Content reflecting the evolution of nursing leadership and management New! Tables that highlight how the chapter content correlates with the core competencies of BSN Essentials, ANA Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice or Specialty Standards of Practice New! 10 NCLEX®-style questions at the end of each chapter with rationales in an appendix New & Expanded! Coverage of reporting incidents, clinical reasoning and judgment, communication and judgment hierarchy, quality improvement tools, leveraging diversity, security plans and disaster management, health care and hospital- and unit-based finances, and professional socialization Features an evidence-based and best practices approach to develop the skills needed to be effective nurse leaders and managers—from managing patient care to managing staff and organizations. Encompasses new quality care initiatives, including those from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report, AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Report which form the foundation of the content. Discusses the essentials of critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving, including concepts such as SWOT, 2x2 matrix, root-cause analysis, plan-do-study-act, and failure mode and effects analysis. Demonstrates how to manage conflict, manage teams and personnel, utilize change theory, and budget Uses a consistent pedagogy in each chapter, including key terms, learning outcomes, learning activities, a case study, coverage of evidence, research and best practices, and a chapter summary.

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The 7th Edition of a multiple AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!Prepare for the real world of family nursing care!Explore family nursing the way it’s practiced today in the United States and Canada—with a theory-guided, evidence-based approach to care throughout the family life cycle that responds to the needs of families and adapts to the changing dynamics of the health care system. From healthpromotion to end of life, a streamlined organization delivers the clinical guidance you need to care for today’s families. Updated, Revised & Expanded! Incorporating the science and evidence-based knowledge that reflects the changes in families, family health, health policy, and the environment which affect the health of families today New! Practice and reflection questions for every case study to help nursing students develop their ability to reflect on their practice of working with families which can challenge their own assumptions, beliefs, and biases New Chapter! Environmental Health and Families Revised! Relational Nursing and Family Nursing in Canada now appearing in the text rather than online New! NCLEX®-style questions in the Appendix to develop critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills related to family nursing A comprehensive overview of family nursing linking family theory and research to clinical implementation An evidence-based, clinical focus emphasizing today’s families Case studies with family genograms and ecomaps Three family nursing theories—Family Systems Theory, Developmental and Family Life Cycle Theory, and Bioecological Theory —are threaded throughout the book and are applied in many of the chapter case studies. Canadian-specific content throughout Coverage of families dealing with end-of-life issues

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Maximize patient care skillsRely on this state-of-the-art, multimedia resource to help you navigate confidently in both common and complex clinical situations. Mastering patient care skills will ground you in fundamental rehabilitation principles; help you establish a culture of patient-centered care; and develop essential your clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You’ll also learn how to help your patients progress toward greater mobility and independence. Over 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make every concept crystal clear.See the techniques in actionAn access code in new, printed texts unlocks 55 full-color narrated video clips online at FADavis.com that show you clinicians and patients performing key techniques described in the text. UPDATED & EXPANDED! Incorporating current research and today’s best evidence-based practices NEW! Levels of assistance as defined by the Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) tool, edema assessment methods, and expanded application of biomechanics principles to body mechanics for patients and clinicians NEW! Intervention boxes EXPANDED! More emphasis on clinical reasoning with a new decision-making algorithm to guide the clinician’s choice of mechanical and manual transfer methods EXPANDED! More emphasis on diversity and distinguishing between recovery and compensation EXPANDED! More information on neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and spinal cord injury and how they relate to mobility concepts as well as the use of a wheelchair as a primary means of locomotion Narrated video clips with closed captioning online at FADavis.com demonstrate must-know techniques. A focus on developing the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills required to work safely and effectively in both common and unexpected patient situations. Organizational structure parallels the progression of patient intervention. Icons throughout the text highlight important concepts and care skills. “Watch Out!” “Keeping Current,” and “Clinical Tips” boxes cover important safety reminders, recent research, and pointers for effectiveness and efficiency in the clinic. “Try This,” “Clinical Reality Check,” “Thinking It Through,” and “Pathophysiology” boxes provide additional learning enhancements. A wealth of clinical examples mirror today’s patient populations.

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Text 1,000 questions that reflect the domains and content areas of the exams, with in-depth rationales for why responses are correct or incorrect Tips for success in the first two chapters, Achieving Success on a Certification Exam and Test-Taking Skills and Designing Your Study Plan for APRN Certification Davis Edge www.DavisEdge.com FREE, 6-month access Interactive, question-based format with over 1,800 questions Immediate feedback with rationales for correct and incorrect responses “Quiz Builder” that lets you select practice questions by Topic or Areas of Practice (Adult Gero or Family Practice) “Student Success Center” that monitors your overall progress and identifies strengths and weaknesses “Comprehensive Exam Builder” that simulates the board exam experience

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This handy, pocket-sized resource provides on-the-spot guidance that helps you identify and treat patients with urgent and common medical-surgical conditions. Each condition is in outline format and delivers all the current information you need to deliver the very best patient care.What students and clinicians are saying…“This little pocket flip book is invaluable if you are a nursing student or new nurse, a wealth of information very condensed and to the point.”—Robert S.“I carried this around on my clinicals and it was great! It has nice rundowns of every major body system/problem that you might encounter on a med/surg floor.” —Lisa R.“Perfect for a new nurse who needs a quick, concise refresher on information. Fits in my pocket nicely, and has come in handy more than once!”—Chandra B“A must have for any nurse or nursing student! Everything you could need in one place!”—Jecca L.

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This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! State-of-the-art revisions familiarize the reader with new standards of excellence for care of the surgical patient in the perioperative environment. For each procedure, you’ll find a definition, discussion, description of the surgery, preparation of the patient, skin preparation, draping technique, instrumentation, supplies, and special notes pertinent to that surgery.Comprehensive patient care is addressed, including psychological care of the patient in surgery, safety measures for the patient and perioperative personnel, the written record of intra-, pre- and postoperative care, The Joint Commission’s Universal Protocol and AORN’s standards and recommended practices, (including correct site and laterality considerations).Its in-depth coverage also encompasses charting as a legal document, patient teaching, detailed surgical patient positioning with drawings, anesthesia and anesthetic agents, laser application, robotics, endoscopy (including laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, thoracoscopic, and arthroscopic procedures), microsurgery (including microendoscopy and microneuroendoscopy), harmonic scalpel, argon beam coagulator, special considerations for the pediatric patient in surgery, (including anesthesia modifications and surgical procedures).

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Awarded second place in the 2018 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Advanced Practice Nursing categoryAwarded third place in the 2018 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Maternal-Child Health/Prenatal Nursing/Childbirth categoryComplex concepts made manageable! Build the foundation you need to understand the science of genetics and its growing role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders.Confidently tackle the basics of genetic inheritance, the influence of somatic and germline mutations, the multifactorial relationship of gene-environment interactions, and the foundation of ethical behavior. Everyday language makes these often-intimidating topics easy to understand, while clearly defined principles, logical explanations, illustrations, tables, and clinical examples ensure you master the material.See what students are saying online about the previous edition… Genetics simplified and easy to understand. "Genetics simplified and easy to understand. Wish I had this when learning DNA replication in Microbiology. Lot of good charts. I plan to keep even after the class because it's interesting and easy to understand." - Katalina CadeGreat resource! "This is a complex subject and this book makes it so much easier to learn and understand! I love the "memory hints" it gives you throughout the book." - Kira Short

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Be prepared to offer not only the physical rehabilitation regimen injured athletes need, but also the psychological and psychosocial support they need to recover from injuries.Here's a user-friendly introduction to the application and practical use of psychosocial theories and techniques. You'll develop an understanding of the research that underlies practice, and see how sports psychology is applied in clinical practice. Practical examples and suggested activities teach you how.Redeem the Plus Code inside new, printed texts to access your DavisPlus student resources, including your Davis Digital Version, your complete text online as well as listening exercises and online quizzes.

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This compact, pocket-sized reference presents the practical evidenced- based guidance needed to assess, diagnose, treat or refer pediatric patients effectively in any care setting. Bulleted lists, charts, tables, and illustrations, on write-on/wipe-off, reusable pages put need-to-know clinically relevant information at your finger tips.

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Web, mobile, and print platforms-access must-have information in any setting. 75,000 terms-put the language of health care at your fingertips in class, clinical, and practice. FREE, 1-year subscription to Taber’s Online, powered by Unbound Medicine-tap into all of the knowledge in Taber’s anytime, anywhere. Full-color illustrations-make often complex concepts easier to understand, including detailed illustrations of anatomy and physiology, and photographs of diseases and disorders that focus on their distinguishing features. Tools for clinical success-integrate must-have information where you need it. Patient Care Statements-Quick-reference summaries detail assessment, treatment, and patient teaching requirements. Caution/Safety Statements-An easy-to-find icon highlights information critical to safe patient care. Disease/Disorder Entries-Concise descriptions summarize diagnosis, signs and symptoms, etiology, treatments, and prognosis. 2020-21 NANDA-I.-The complete list of nursing diagnoses makes reference quick and easy. Resources online at FADavis.com-offer a wealth of learning resources and professional tools. Over 30,000 audio pronunciations-build speaking confidence. Appendices-put must-know, rarely memorized information at your fingertips, including normal reference laboratory values and prefixes, suffices, and combining forms, as well as abbreviations, symbols, and units of measurement, documentation system definitions, and translations of common healthcare terms and phrases in English, French, and Spanish.

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Achieve the best functional outcomes for your patients.Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding the treatment process and selecting the most appropriate interventions for your patients. Superbly illustrated, in-depth coverage shows you how to identify functional deficits, determine what treatments are appropriate, and then implement them to achieve the best functional outcome for your patients.Learn through reading, seeing, and doing.Seventeen case studies in the text correspond to seventeen videotaped case studies with voice-over narration online at FADavis.com. These videos show you how practicing therapists interact with their clients in rehabilitation settings…from sample elements of the initial examination through the interventions to the functional outcomes…to make a difference in patients’ lives.Updated & Revised!Revised and updated throughout to reflect the current research and practice.New! Case Study #16 and case study video, “Patient with Multiple Sclerosis” and Case Study #17 and video, “Patient Status Post Orthotopic Heart Transplant Followed Through the Continuum of Care”.Detailed coverage examines strategies and interventions to promote enhanced motor function and independence in key functional skills.Laboratory practice activities focus on task analysis and acquisition of psychomotor skills.Case Study Guiding Questions enhance clinical decision-making and challenge students to address the unique needs of individual patients.Student Practice Activities provide an opportunity to share knowledge and skills with student peers and to confirm or clarify the student’s understanding of the interventions.Tables summarize the content, while also serving as concise study guides.“Clinical Notes” highlight key points and specific or unique aspects of an intervention.“Red Flags” identify potential patient problems or precautions.“Comments” present concepts and techniques for successfully implementing an intervention.An extensive program of photographs and figures illustrates the narrative descriptions of the intervention strategies.

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Be prepared for the complexities of healthcare practice today!Meet the legal and ethical challenges you will face as a healthcare professional in ambulatory outpatient and clinical settings. The 8th Edition of this popular text guides you through legal concepts and the law, important ethical issues, and the emerging area of bioethics to prepare you to treat your patients with understanding, sensitivity, and compassion.Often complex concepts are brought to life with vignettes, case studies and other real-world examples of how legal theories, the law, and ethics apply to day-to-day practice in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare system. Clearly written and easy to read, it provides the strong ethical and legal foundation that today’s healthcare professionals need to better serve their clients.Access more online.Redeem the code inside new, printed texts to gain access to a wealth of resources online, including video case studies and decision-tree activities.

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Measure joint range of motion with the manual that set the standard. Here is all of the guidance you need to identify impairments successfully and assess rehabilitation status effectively. Thoroughly updated and revised to reflect today's most current and complete research, the 5th Edition of this classic book retains the unique features that have set this manual apart as the reference of choice. For each measurable joint in the body, you'll find a consistent, easy-to-follow format and exceptional photographs that depict range of motion and alignment, making it easy for you to visualize the examination and technique for each joint motion and muscle length test.See what students are saying online about the previous edition… Great book "This book is a great guide to goniometry. I especially love the Appendix that has all the normal values. It's a must have for anyone starting out in physical therapy."Measurements made easy "This book is helpful because there are actual photographs that show you how to measure various ROM's. No confusing drawings. just pictures. So helpful. They also do a great job of summarizing the most important tips for each joint (i.e. normal ROM's, where to place the goni, etc.)

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Practice, practice, and more practice! This full-color workbook walks you step by step through every aspect of ECG interpretation to develop the pattern recognition skills you need to read ECGs with confidence. 550 full-size, real-life ECG strips, a wealth of exercises, and practice tests help to ensure that you can recognize the subtle findings that distinguish one arrhythmia from another and provide the appropriate care in common clinical or emergency situations.See what reviewers are saying online about the previous edition:Amazing Resource! "I really benefited from all the pages of practice problems." - Amazon ReviewerFive Stars."Great book with clear explanations." - Amazon Reviewer

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Please note: The CD packaged with this product is no longer compatible with most current operating systems.What is nursing? What do nurses do? How do you define it?The 3rd Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year Award-Winner helps you answer those questions with a unique approach to the scientific basis of nursing knowledge. Using conceptual models, grand theories, and middle-range theories as guidelines you will learn about the current state and future of nurse educators, nurse researchers, nurse administrators, and practicing nurses.A bonus CD-ROM in every book features conceptual model- and theory-based practice applications, practice tools, research applications, and research instruments, as well as a complete bibliography and lists of additional resources to help you study.

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Be ready for your COTA exam with the New Edition of "the purple book"!See what students are saying about the previous edition...Five Stars. "I passed using this guide." - Maria, Online ReviewerGet this book!!!!!! "You need this book. I passed the NBCOT on the first try with the guidance given from this book." - Kevin, Online ReviewerA must have! "Used this book and passed the exam first try! Nice tool to have during studying." - Online ReviewerBe prepared for the NBCOT COTA exam with the most beloved exam-prep guide on the market--now aligned with the current exam content outline! More than 1,000 review questions in the book and its online testing platform give you the practice you need to build your confidence and pass your certification exam. Detailed rationales explain why an answer is correct and the others are incorrect and refer you to primary sources for further study.

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Master the hows and whys of documentation!Develop all of the skills you need to write clear, concise, and defensible patient/client care notes using a variety of tools, including SOAP notes.This is the ideal resource for any health care professional needing to learn or improve their skills—with simple, straight forward explanations of the hows and whys of documentation. It also keeps pace with the changes in Physical Therapy practice today, emphasizing the Patient/Client Management and WHO’s ICF model.Section by section you’ll learn how to document clearly and accurately, while exercise by exercise you’ll practice mastering every step.

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Assure your mastery of pharmacology knowledge while improving your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. Over 1,200 NCLEX®-style questions reflect the latest test plan, including the more difficult SATA format. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you to critically analyze the question types. Together, with a comprehensive exam at the end of the book, they provide the practice you need to build your confidence for course exams and the NCLEX.BONUS! FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams. *****This book performed a miracle on me.“This book only got me a 99.67 on my pharmacology hesi. I’m not saying it will get you the same grade, but it definitely helped me understand the questions and rationales a little better. 10/10 would recommend lol.” *****A must-have for Nursing Pharmacology!“I wouldn't had been able to finish the class without this book & I did receive an A. Great questions with clear and concise rationales. I prefer the FA Davis Success Series to any other NCLEX test prep books out there. … well worth the cost.” Updated! Content and format of the latest NCLEX-RN® Test Plan Updated! Information on medications and their safe administration Expanded! More alternative-format questions, including select all that apply (SATA,) fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, and graphic questions. New! Introduction to the Next Gen NCLEX and its clinical judgment questions 1,200+ questions in all with “answers and rationales for both correct and incorrect responses as well as “Medication Memory Joggers” for select questions A 100-question comprehensive final exam Most questions written at application and analysis level—just like the exam. Only generic drug names referenced in questions to mirror the NCLEX with their generic and brand name as well as their drug classifications included in the answer Questions crossed referenced to concept-based learning terminology An easy-to-follow format, organized by body system. All questions field-tested by nursing students.

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A new edition of the key text that provides step-by-step guidance to show you how to accurately calculate drug dosages.

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All of the must-know procedures…all in one place!Assess your progress. Checklists for over 165 common nursing procedures thoroughly reviewed and updated, ensure a consistent experience with the procedures presented in Wilkinson's Fundamentals of Nursing, 5th Edition and Basic Nursing, 3rd Edition. Begin with the principle-based checklist that you’ll use with all the procedures. Then, for each individual procedure, you’ll follow and check off all of the steps in the order that they must be performed to ensure the safety of both the patient and the nurse. Put your knowledge to work and use these checklists to practice your skills or to participate in peer check offs.

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A new edition of the key pocket guide that presents the common skills, procedures and equipment, required to perform routine nursing tasks.

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An illustrated, easy-to-reference handbook with step-by-step instructions for 110 procedures performed by primary care clinicians in office, hospital, and other outpatient settings. Organized by major body systems, each section reviews the diagnostic procedures for that system, followed by all of the information you need to perform the procedure.

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A Davis’s Notes title! Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in practice!Put the information you need at your fingertips with this handy, easy-to-use guide. Each joint tab includes the most effective clinical tests (rated by sensitivity and specificity), medical screening, imaging, mechanism of injury, ROM, strength. and functional deficits.Illustrated anatomy—What are the bony landmarks. innervations, nerve roots and specific nerves.Medical Red Flag—Should treatment proceed or should the patient be referred to another medical professional?Toolbox Tests—How do you assess a patient’s pain while doing everyday activities?Referral Patterns—Where does the pain start and where does it spread?Palpation—Where to palpate and how to assess the muscles?ROM—How do you assess the client’s range of motion?Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics—What do ROMs tell you about the patient’s mobility?Strength and Function—What muscles and nerves make the muscle move and how does it move?Clinical Test—What are the most commonly used tests and measures; how do you perform them and what are their sensitivity and specificity.The Alerts/Alarms tab includes charts and tables for patient management, medical conditions related to gender and age, vital signs, and abbreviations.Features photographs, line drawings, and overlays to enhance understanding of specific tests, palpation pearls, pain referral patterns, and trigger points. New to this editionUpdated & Revised! Reflects advances in science and practice, supported by the most current literature.Revised & Updated! Streamlines the Pharmacology section for easier reference.Revised! Presents statistical data as indicating high, low, or variable results for specificity or sensitivity to facilitate interpretation.

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Davis Advantage for Townsend’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing combines a comprehensive textbook with an immersive online program to deliver this must-know content to students and equip instructors with an integrated, engaging solution. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage.THE TEXTBOOK Clearly written, with comprehensive coverage of key topics, the 11th Edition delivers what nursing students need to meet the challenges of health care today. Its evidence-based, holistic approach to focuses on both physiological and psychological disorders and addresses both the biological and behavioral components of mental illness. The text provides students with a comprehensive grounding in therapeutic approaches as well as must-know DSM-5-TR disorders and nursing interventions.ONLINE (Davis Advantage) Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students to help them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized LearningThe foundation of the Davis Advantage platform immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life. APPLY—Clinical JudgmentClinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex, clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes. ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams. PLUS! Brand-new standalone questions that mimic the format of the Next Generation NCLEX® further prepare students for certification and practice.

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Provides the in-depth information students need to be safe and effective prescribers, building students' knowledge of pharmacology by first providing an overview of pharmacologic principles and then teaching them how to apply those principles to clinical practice.

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A comprehensive approach to complex challenges. This is the foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding physical therapists need to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for persons living with spinal cord injuries.

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