Patient-Centered Care in Sports Medicine - Comprehensive Guide to Inclusive, Effective Patient Care

Great patient care goes beyond treating injuries. It begins with understanding the individual, building trust, and recognizing the unique needs and experiences that influence a patient's health and well-being. Strengthen your approach to compassionate, individualized care with Patient-Centered Care in Sports Medicine, published by Human Kinetics.

Written by respected athletic training educators René Revis Shingles, PhD, ATC, and Lorin A. Cartwright, MS, ATC, this comprehensive resource explores the importance of cultural awareness, effective communication, and patient advocacy in sports medicine and health care settings.

Designed for athletic trainers, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, health care educators, and students, this 288-page reference provides practical strategies for understanding patients from different backgrounds, addressing barriers to care, and creating an environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported.

Aligned with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Patient-Centered Care core competency, this book combines foundational concepts with real-world applications to help current and future professionals strengthen their clinical relationships and deliver more responsive care.

Key Features and Benefits:

Comprehensive Patient-Centered Care Principles: Explore the foundations of patient-centered care and learn how to incorporate individual needs, preferences, values, and experiences into daily clinical practice.

Effective Patient Communication: Discover practical communication models and techniques for gathering patient information, building trust, engaging families, and supporting informed decision-making.

Cultural Awareness & Understanding: Gain insight into how cultural backgrounds, social identities, and lived experiences can influence health care interactions, patient expectations, and treatment experiences.

Addressing Health Disparities: Examine social determinants of health, barriers to accessing care, and strategies for improving patient engagement and advocating for individuals with diverse needs.

Self-Assessment & Professional Growth: Utilize exercises and self-assessment tools to recognize implicit biases, challenge assumptions, and strengthen your approach to working with patients.

Real-World Clinical Applications: Apply concepts through case studies, review questions, practical examples, and insights from experienced athletic training professionals.

Practical Tools for Athletic Training Facilities: Includes a patient satisfaction survey, facility checklist, and sample policies and procedures to help professionals evaluate and improve their patient care environments.

Ideal for Students, Educators & Clinicians: A valuable educational resource for athletic training programs, sports medicine professionals, rehabilitation specialists

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Value: $101

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