Occupational therapy and neurological conditions / / edited by Judi Edmans, Jenny Preston on behalf of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Neurological Practice

• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Hoboken, NJ : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc, , 2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 ebook (279 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 615.8/515
• Soggetto topico: Nervous system - Diseases - Treatment; Occupational therapy
• Persona (resp. second.): EdmansJudi; PrestonJenny <1963->
• Note generali: "This book has been produced by members of the UK College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Neurological Practice working with people with long term conditions and has been developed to accompany the 'Occupational therapy and stroke' book." --Preface.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Delivering good quality, safe and effective care -- Person-centredness and long term neurological conditions -- Theoretical basis -- Occupation and long term neurological conditions -- Identifying occupational performance enablers and deficits -- Occupational therapy intervention -- Using technology to support participation -- Living with a long term condition -- Planning for the future.
• Sommario/riassunto: While diagnosis with a neurological condition may not be life-threatening, it can have significant impact on everyday life and on participation in activities. Occupational therapists must be able to fully consider the physical, cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioural problems which may occur as a consequence of a neurological disorder, and understand the impact of diagnosis from a person-centred perspective. Occupational Therapy and Neurological Conditions incorporates theoretical, clinical and research evidence to support occupational therapists in the management of people with neurological conditions. Covers the key symptoms of neurological conditions and the biological basis of these within the ICF framework Provides an overview of therapy and management for all neurological conditions Includes key occupational therapy theory Case studies root concepts in real-life practice End-of-chapter self-evaluation questions help test understanding Occupational Therapy and Neurological Conditions is the ideal resource to support students, newly-qualified practitioners, and occupational therapists looking for an overview or introduction to this key area of practice.
• Titolo autorizzato: Occupational therapy and neurological conditions
• ISBN: 1-118-93613-2; 1-118-93612-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910821514603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: New York Academy of Sciences book series.