| Description |
xiii, 386 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Mechanisms, Recovery and Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury -- a Foundation for the REAL Approach -- Assessing and Managing Impairment of Consciousness -- Assessment of Cognitive Difficulties Following TBI. Managing Cognitive Problems -- Assessing and Managing Changes in Communication and Interpersonal Skills Following TBI. Assessment and Management of Behaviour Problems -- Returning to the Community -- Dealing with the Impact of TBI on Psychological Adjustment and Relationships -- Working with Families -- TBI in Children |
| Summary |
Based on scientific evidence and extensive clinical experience, this book provides comprehensive and practical guidelines for the assessment and management of a wide range of problems associated with TBI. A broad spectrum of issues is covered, including assessment and management of coma and post-traumatic amnesia, ongoing cognitive problems, communication and interpersonal difficulties, and behaviour change. Issues involved in returning to the community are addressed, including return to independent living, work, study, leisure interests, and driving. The final chapter discusses the special needs of children who sustain TBI |
| Analysis |
Humans Brain Injuries Rehabilitation |
| Notes |
Melissa Metternich PBL. SPTH 9125 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-362) and indexes |
| Subject |
Brain damage -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
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Brain damage -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
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Brain -- Wounds and injuries -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
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Brain Injuries -- rehabilitation.
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Brain Damage, Chronic -- rehabilitation.
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Brain Injuries -- physiopathology.
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Brain Injuries -- rehabilitation.
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| Author |
Sloan, Sue.
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Snow, P. (Pamela)
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| ISBN |
0863773761 (hbk.) |
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086377377X (paperback) |
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