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Acquired Brain Injury (eBook, PDF)

An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach

Redaktion: Elbaum, Jean; Benson, Deborah

Beschreibung

This book details how medical and clinical teams that are comprehensive and interdisciplinary are able to effectively address the multiple difficulties that can result from an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). It is designed for interdisciplinary students in neuro-rehabilitation as well as beginning professionals in the field. Coverage describes the medical specialists that are integral members of a team and their specialized roles in assessment and treatment. It reviews some of the vital specialty areas that are often overlooked, such as neuro-optometry and vestibular rehabilitation. The book also examines key discipline areas, such as occupational and speech/language therapies, and describes the main behavioral difficulties exhibited by individuals with ABI, in addition to family stressors and long-term challenges following discharge from a neuro-rehabilitation program.

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Autor

Jean Elbaum, Ph.D. is the Clinical Director of "Transitions of Long Island," the comprehensive neurorehabilitation facility of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Deborah Benson, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of "Transitions of Long Island," the comprehensive neurorehabilitation facility of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is board certified in rehabilitation psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. She is also certified by the American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer US
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780387375755
• Artikelnr.: 38197650

Rezensionen

From the reviews:

"This is a welcome review of the evaluation and management of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). The goal is to provide an introduction to many of the key players in the neuro-rehabilitation team. It is also informative for the families of ABI survivors. This is great overview for students and residents as well as family members and caregivers. ... This is great addition to information already available about ABI. It is a helpful tool for the families, caregivers, students, and residents." (Nenad N Brkic, Doody's Book Review, October, 2007)

"The aim of this book is to provide the background that will enable effective communication and coordination of services for patients and their families along the continuum of care. ... does give suggestions to clinicians based on the best available evidence and widespread practice patterns. ... Throughout the book, case scenarios concisely illustrate clinical situations that are related to the text, giving the reader an approach to diagnosis and available treatments. ... Acquired Brain Injury is a good resource ... ." (Nora Cullen, New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 357 (23), 2007)