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UNINA9910820878103321 |
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Autore |
Chan Fong |
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Titolo |
Understanding psychosocial adjustment to chronic illness and disability : a handbook for evidence-based practitioners in rehabilitation / / Fong Chan, Elizabeth da Silva Cardoso, Julie A. Chronister |
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New York, NY, : Springer, c2009 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-25958-X |
9786612259586 |
0-8261-2387-2 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (605 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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CardosoElizabeth da Silva |
ChronisterJulie A |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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People with disabilities - Psychology |
Chronic diseases - Psychological aspects |
People with disabilities - Rehabilitation |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part I: Introduction; Part II: Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability: Concepts, Models, and Research; Part III: Relevant Mediators and Moderators of Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability; Part IV: Intervention Strategies; Part V: Societal Attitudes Toward Disability; Part VI: Special Issues; Part VII: Outcome Measurements; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book provides in depth coverage of the major psychosocial and stress process theories and interventions, and explores how these models and techniques can be applied to rehabilitation populations. In addition, the book covers important issues in the adjustment process of persons with disabilities and chronic illness (e.g., stigma, societal attitudes, sexuality), and offers chapters that explore psychosocial adjustment within the context of positive psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and persons with substance abuse issues. Finally, the chapters are written from an evidence-based pract |
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