Psychological management of stroke [[electronic resource] /] / Nadina B. Lincoln ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910133690303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, Mass., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
• ISBN: 1-119-95497-5; 1-119-96131-9; 1-283-42534-3; 1-119-96130-0; 9786613425348
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (629 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): LincolnNadina B
• Disciplina: 616.8/106
• Soggetti: Cerebrovascular disease - Psychological aspects; Cerebrovascular disease - Treatment
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Psychological Management of Stroke; Contents; About the Authors; Foreword by The Stroke Association; Preface; Acknowledgements; Section 1: Background to Stroke and Stroke Services; Chapter 1: Experiences and Effects of Stroke and Its Aftermath; Chapter 2: Clinical Stroke Services; Chapter 3: Neurological Basis of Stroke and Related Vascular Disorders; Section 2: Cognitive Effects of Stroke; Chapter 4: Neuropsychological Symptoms of Stroke; Chapter 5: Screening for Cognitive Problems after Stroke; Chapter 6: Neuropsychological Assessment after Stroke; Chapter 7: Communication Problems after Stroke Chapter 8: Driving after Stroke; Chapter 9: Decision Making and Mental Capacity; Chapter 10: Neuropsychological Aspects of Rehabilitation; Chapter 11: Cognitive Rehabilitation; Chapter 12: Challenging Behaviour after Stroke; Section 3: Emotional Effects of Stroke; Chapter 13: Emotional Problems after Stroke; Chapter 14: Screening and Evaluation of Emotional Problems After Stroke; Chapter 15: Managing Emotional Problems after Stroke; Chapter 16: Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Depression after Stroke; Chapter 17: Stroke and Fear of Falling Chapter 18: Prevention of Psychological Distress after Stroke; Chapter 19: Pain and Fatigue; Section 4: Social Dimensions of Stroke; Chapter 20: Carers of Stroke Survivors; Chapter 21: Strokes in Young People: Families and Children, Carers, Employment and Long-Term Survival; Chapter 22: Prevention of Stroke; Chapter 23: Conclusions and Future Directions; Appendix 1; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Psychological Management of Stroke presents a review and synthesis of the current theory and data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological aspects of stroke. Provides comprehensive reviews of evidence based practice relating to stroke Written by clinical psychologists working in stroke services Covers a broad range of psychological aspects, including fitness to drive, decision making, prevention of stroke, and involvement of carers and families Reviews and synthesizes new data across a wide range of areas relevant to stroke and the asse