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Acquired Brain Injury: An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach Paperback - 2010

Name: Acquired Brain Injury: An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach
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Author: Jean Elbaum
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by Jean Elbaum (Editor); Deborah Benson (Editor)

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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.

From the rear cover

Regardless of etiology, such as accident, tumor, stroke or assault, acquired brain injury presents numerous challenges for survivors, caregivers and treating professionals. Interdisciplinary and integrated evaluations, treatment, and management can mean the difference between successful recovery and unfortunate outcomes.

The first book to present a comprehensive team approach to rehabilitation of ABI survivors, Acquired Brain Injury gives medical and clinical specialists a deeper understanding of not only each others' roles, but also their complementary functions.

-The medical management of ABI--neurosurgery, neurology, physiatry--and the medical specialties involved--neuropsychiatry, neurourology, and neuro-optometry

-In-depth discussion of the roles of occupational, speech-language, and balance therapies

-Separate chapters on nursing, neuropsychology, and case management

-Behavioral and emotional challenges common to individuals with ABI

-The importance of addressing family needs

-Long-term challenges

-Case examples throughout illustrating a wide range of injuries, symptoms, and stages of recovery

Based on the editors' combined experience of more than 40 years in the neuro-rehabilitation field, this comprehensive volume clarifies rehabilitation goals and processes for the physician, rehab specialist, the advanced student, and patients' advocates. With ABI so prevalent--roughly 1.5 million new cases per year--this book couldn't be more timely.

Details

Title Acquired Brain Injury: An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach
Author Jean Elbaum (Editor); Deborah Benson (Editor)
Binding Paperback
Edition Softcover reprin
Pages 298
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Springer
Date 2010-10-29
ISBN 9781441922779 / 1441922776
Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.65 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.65 cm)
Dewey Decimal Code 617.481

About the author

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.