Medical & Pharmacy Books

Pharmacology in Rehabilitation (Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation)
By Charles D. Ciccone

Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Number Of Pages: 653
Publication Date: 2007-02-16
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0803613776
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780803613775
Binding: Hardcover

Dr. Ciccone Comprehensively covers all the major drug categories that are relevant to rehabilitationl specialists, focusing on drug indications, mechanism of action, and impact onrehabilitation in his thoroughly revised text drawn from the most current peer-reviewed research. With the science of pharmacology changing so rapidly, students and clinicians need this up-to-date, relevant, and credible source of information. This new 4th edition continues to be user friendly – complex information is presented in a clear, organized manner and the text demystifies the practice ofpharmacology.

Summary: Pharmacology in Rehabilitation
Rating: 5

This is an easy-to-read, very concise and to the point text book. Ciccone does a great job of summarizing each disease process, listing the drugs used in their management, and including excellent case studies as they pertain torehabilitation. Of particular help were the boxes at the end of each chapter which detailed any rehabilitation concerns that should be addressed in treating patients using particular pharmacological intervention. I actually read this book from start to finish and can claim to have read an entire textbook, a first for me.

Summary: Product was in Excellent Condition
Rating: 5

I was very happy with the product and the timliness of its delivery. There was not a scratch on the book. Good experience.

Summary: Great text
Rating: 5

Charles Ciccone who wrote this text was my teacher in physical therapy school t Ithaca College. Throughout college, everyone knew that if the class was taught by him we would all have an easy time understanding all of the concepts. He was a great teacher who really knew how to explain even the more difficult topics andpharmacology was no exception. This textbook was extrememly useful as it not only explains what types of drugs have specific effects on the body and it’s systems, but it is particularly detailed in describing the impact that the drugs may have on rehab. Even in class, this was one aspect that he reinforced. He explained that the reason for talking about certain classes of drugs and then giving a few examples is because the drug world is always changing and so are the names. This way he has provided a wealth of knowledge and in a very easy to understand manner.

I have been out of school for about 3 years and I still occassionally refer to this book when encountering some classes of drugs and this is a great reference to have. I would highly recommend this text to anyone, that is especially if you can’t be in one of his classes.

Summary: Comprehensive pharmacology text for all rehab professionals.
Rating: 4

Pharmacology in Rehabilitation by C.D. Ciccone is an all inclusive text and post-graduate reference on drugs, pharmakokinetics, action/side effects/interactions. Of paramount interest and use is the section within each class of drugs entitled “special considerations inrehabilitation.”

Section I is a self contained unit in pharmacokinetics with enough detail for any non-prescribing rehab professional. I am sure prescribing clinicians would also find these explanations clear and helpful in deciphering the more involvedpharmacology texts.

Section II: CNS, deals with not only the pharmacology but offers an excellent review of the CNS organization and neurotransmitters. I very much enjoyed the section explaining the blood-brain barrier which is clear and removes all mystery. The clinical case studies offered for each specific class of drugs are very realistic and offer a fine teaching tool for the case based academician.