Acquired Brain Injury: Clinical Essentials for Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Professionals

Dong Y. Han (Curatore)

Springer Publishing Co Inc, 2016

This is a quick, accessible reference guide to acquired brain injuries (ABI) that provides non-medical specialist professionals who work with patients in brain trauma and rehabilitation settings with easily understandable information about this challenging population. It provides psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, other non-medical professionals, and particularly trainees, with short clinical synopses of a full range of ABIs, from causes through diagnoses and treatment. Written in non-technical language by expert authors, the resource summarizes knowledge on the most prevalent ABIs in a clear, consistent format including overview, etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation (including cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and sensorimotor), diagnostic considerations, evidence-based treatments, prognosis, and an illustrative case study. Psychosocial considerations for ABI patients, an important component of care, are also addressed. Key Features: Delivers information in a concise, quick reference format Written in accessible, non-technical language Informs a wide range of non-medical professionals and trainees Covers a full gamut of acquired brain injuries Authored by recognized experts in the field

• Curatore: Dong Y. Han
• Editore: Springer Publishing Co Inc
• Anno: 2016
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 372 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 140 mm
• Peso: 333 gr.
• EAN: 9780826131362

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