£42.50 GBP / $59.95 USD
Hands in Health Care, Second edition
Massage Therapy for the Adult Hospital Patient
This is the second edition of a highly successful book – the only one available on this topic. The first edition was written by a well-known massage therapist and author, Gayle MacDonald, and the second edition adds a co-author, Carolyn Tague, and a major contributor, Carolyn Jauco-Trott. All three are well known and respected in the field of hospital massage therapy. The second edition focusses solely on the adult patient and has new chapters on aromatherapy massage, self-care, and cultural sensitivity. It also incorporates new sections on palliative care, eating disorders and addiction. The new edition is highly illustrated with full color photographs and drawings, including many new illustrations.
Preface
Glossary
Chapter 1 – The revival Of hospital massage
Chapter 2 – Reviewing the research
Chapter 3 – Adapting to hospital culture
Chapter 4 – Infection control practices
Chapter 5 – Pressure, site and position – a clinical framework
Chapter 6 – Common reasons for hospitalization or medical treatment (including eating disorders, palliative care and addiction)
Chapter 7 – Common conditions and symptoms
Chapter 8 – Common medical devices and procedures
Chapter 9 – Medications
Chapter 10 – Referrals, orders and intake
Chapter 11 – The massage session
Chapter 12 – Aromatherapy
Chapter 13 – Cultural sensitivity
Chapter 14 – Self-care
Chapter 15 – Documentation
Appendix A – Glossary of touch modalities
Appendix B – Additional sample forms
Appendix C – Test yourself answers
Index
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Gayle MacDonald MS LMT is a pioneer in the teaching and practise of massage therapy.
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Carolyn Tague MA, CMT teaches and practises at UCSF Medical Center.
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Hands in Health Care, Second edition
Massage Therapy for the Adult Hospital Patient
£42.50 GBP / $59.95 USD Free delivery in the UK and USA
This is the second edition of a highly successful book – the only one available on this topic. The first edition was written by a well-known massage therapist and author, Gayle MacDonald, and the second edition adds a co-author, Carolyn Tague, and a major contributor, Carolyn Jauco-Trott. All three are well known and respected in the field of hospital massage therapy. The second edition focusses solely on the adult patient and has new chapters on aromatherapy massage, self-care, and cultural sensitivity. It also incorporates new sections on palliative care, eating disorders and addiction. The new edition is highly illustrated with full color photographs and drawings, including many new illustrations.
Preface
Glossary
Chapter 1 – The revival Of hospital massage
Chapter 2 – Reviewing the research
Chapter 3 – Adapting to hospital culture
Chapter 4 – Infection control practices
Chapter 5 – Pressure, site and position – a clinical framework
Chapter 6 – Common reasons for hospitalization or medical treatment (including eating disorders, palliative care and addiction)
Chapter 7 – Common conditions and symptoms
Chapter 8 – Common medical devices and procedures
Chapter 9 – Medications
Chapter 10 – Referrals, orders and intake
Chapter 11 – The massage session
Chapter 12 – Aromatherapy
Chapter 13 – Cultural sensitivity
Chapter 14 – Self-care
Chapter 15 – Documentation
Appendix A – Glossary of touch modalities
Appendix B – Additional sample forms
Appendix C – Test yourself answers
Index
£42.50 GBP / $59.95 USD
Gayle MacDonald MS LMT is a pioneer in the teaching and practise of massage therapy.
Read More ›
Carolyn Tague MA, CMT teaches and practises at UCSF Medical Center.
Read More ›
You may also be interested in:
for course
instructors Ordering for
your class? Get in touch >