New edition of Johansson and Chinworth textbook to be released on Feb. 7

The second edition of "Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills," authored by Charity Johansson and Susan Chinworth and published by F. A. Davis Company, instructs students in patient mobility skills that are based on current clinical evidence and practiced within the context of patient-centered care.

"Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 2nd edition" will be released Feb. 7, 2018. The physical therapy textbook authored by Professor of Physical Therapy Education Charity Johansson and Susan Chinworth and published by F. A. Davis Company instructs students in patient-mobility skills that are based on current clinical evidence and practiced within the context of patient-centered care.

Unique in its principle-centered approach to clinical decision making, "Mobility in Context" equips students to maximize patient independence in “textbook” situations and beyond. Responding to advancements in medical practice, the new edition includes updated information on surgical procedures, hypertension guidelines and pressure-injury staging, as well as patient mobility in intensive care settings, culturally competent care of transgender patients, and prevention of compassion fatigue.

Many of the more than 750 illustrations feature Elon faculty, staff, students and alumni against the backdrop of Elon’s beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities.