Principles of neuropsychological rehabilitation [[electronic resource] /] / George P. Prigatano

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910782310203321
• Autore: Prigatano George P
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Oxford University Press, 1999
• ISBN: 0-19-773656-4; 1-280-76024-9; 9786610760244; 0-19-802431-2
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (375 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.8043
• Soggetti: Brain damage - Patients - Rehabilitation; Clinical neuropsychology
• 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: Contents; I: Historical and Clinical Perspectives; 1. Introduction to the Principles in the Context of a Brief Historical Perspective; 2. The Patient's Experience and the Nature of Higher Cerebral Functions; 3. The Symptom Picture and the Neglected Problem of Premorbid Cognitive and Personality Factors; II: The Process and Outcome of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; 4. Statement of the Problem: Why is Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Needed?; 5. Cognitive Disturbances Encountered in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; 6. Personality Disturbances and Brain Damage: Theoretical Perspectives; 7. Personality Disturbances and Brain Damage: Practical Considerations8. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation for Cognitive and Personality Disorders After Brain Injury; 9. Psychotherapeutic Intervention with Patients and Family Members; 10. Working with Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Teams; 11. The Outcome of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Programs that Incorporate Cognitive Rehabilitation and Psychotherapeutic Intervention; III: Theoretical and Empirical Issues; 12. Disorders of Self-Awareness After Brain Injury; 13. Recovery and Deterioration After Brain Injury; 14. Science and Symbolism in Neuropsychological RehabilitationIndex; ; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y
• Sommario/riassunto: This text describes principles for understanding and managing permanent neuropsychological impairment in brain-damaged adults. It also presents a new perspective on disorders of self-awareness and recovery, and deterioration after brain injury, which have clear implications for neurorehabilitation.