Acquired Brain Injury: Clinical Essentials for Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Professionals

Acquired Brain Injury: Clinical Essentials for Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Professionals
ISBN-10
0826131379
ISBN-13
9780826131379
Series
Acquired Brain Injury
Category
Psychology
Pages
366
Language
English
Published
2016-11-28
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Authors
PsyD, Dong Y. Han

Description

This is a clinically accessible reference guide to acquired brain injuries (ABIs) that provides medical and nonmedical healthcare professionals who work with patients in brain trauma and rehabilitation settings with easily understandable information about this population. It provides physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, other allied health professionals, and particularly trainees with short clinical synopses of a full range of ABIs, from causes through diagnoses and treatment. Written 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 language Informs a wide range of healthcare professionals and trainees Covers a full gamut of ABIs Authored by recognized experts in the field

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