Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice

Michael D. Stubblefield (Curatore)

Springer Publishing Co Inc, 2025

Praise for Previous Editions: "This book is a milestone and must-have for anyone involved in the care of those with cancer." --American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "This reference provides a comprehensive, pragmatic approach for physical medicine physicians; speech, occupational, and physical therapists; and nurses with cancer survivor responsibilities...[A]ny cancer program with significant rehabilitation services will find this a useful addition to its library." --JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) The third edition of this benchmark reference on cancer rehabilitation continues to deliver a definitive overview of the principles of cancer care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to cancer survivors. Edited by a world-renowned specialist in cancer rehabilitation and featuring chapters by some of the world's leading cancer rehabilitation experts, the book provides time-tested strategies for providing quality care to cancer patients along with foundational examinations of cancer types and their assessment and management that will inform care providers unfamiliar with caring for cancer patients. The completely revised third edition provides new chapters on breast surgery-related pain syndromes, predicting prognosis in cancer rehabilitation, and the business of cancer rehabilitation along with important information on prospective rehabilitation. Featuring updates throughout to major topics including imaging in cancer and key disorders, the text incorporates major changes that have recently occurred in the fields of oncology and cancer rehabilitation. Not only does it provide the latest scientific research; it describes the clinical approach and thinking of top clinicians to optimally integrate the science and art of medicine. Additional sections explore the identification, evaluation, and treatment of specific impairments and disabilities that result from cancer and the treatment of cancer. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition: Completely revised and updated to incorporate major changes in oncology and rehabilitation New chapter on breast surgery-related pain syndromes New chapter on predicting prognosis in cancer rehabilitation New chapter on the business of cancer rehabilitation New information on prospective rehabilitation Key Features: Addresses essential aspects of oncology and medical complications of cancer to inform rehabilitation decisions and strategies Provides current knowledge on all major topics in cancer rehabilitation including pain assessment and management, neuromuscular and skeletal dysfunction, and neurologic and general rehabilitation issues Key points in each chapter reinforce learning Edited by world-renowned cancer rehabilitation specialist with esteemed contributors from multiple disciplines and respected cancer centers

• Curatore: Michael D. Stubblefield
• Editore: Springer Publishing Co Inc
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 1300 p.
• Dimensioni: 279 x 216 mm
• EAN: 9780826181350

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