ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY. AN INTEGRATIVE NEURO-REHABILITATION APPROACH. 2ND EDITION. (SOFTCOVER)

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 3: The Role of the Neurologist in Assessment and Management of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 4: Physiatry and Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 5: Practical Review of Robotics in the Treatment of Chronic Impairment after Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 6: The Role of Neuro-Optometry in Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 7: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Neuro-Rehabilitation
Chapter 8: The Role of the Physical Therapist on the Neuro-Rehabilitation Team
Chapter 9: Rehabilitation of Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders
Chapter 10: Neuropsychiatry and Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 11: Neuropsychology in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Setting
Chapter 12: Counseling Individuals Post Acquired Brain Injury: Considerations and Objectives
Chapter 13: Acquired Brain Injury and the Family: Challenges and Interventions
Chapter 14: Post Rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 15: Successful Transitions after Acquired Brain Injury.

This book presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to the rehabilitation of acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors. Medical and clinical specialists will receive a deeper understanding of not only each other’s roles but of their complementary functions in this field. Many case examples are provided, illustrating a wide range of challenges and stages of recovery. This edition features 3 entirely new chapters and multiple updated chapters by new and returning authors.Featured in the coverage:The role of Robotics in acquired brain injuryA comprehensive chapter on physical therapy in ABIOutstanding recoveries woven together by a video news producer who recovered from a meningiomaState of the art updates on neurosurgery, neurology, physiatry, neuropsychiatry and neuro-optometry.Updated chapters on neuropsychology, speech-language and occupational therapies including new technology and approaches as well as evidence based practicesPsychosocial challenges and treatment following ABIThe importance of family as team membersPost rehabilitation options and experiencesAcquired Brain Injury: An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach, 2nd edition provides clarity and context regarding the rehabilitation goals and processes for rehabilitation specialists, interdisciplinary students of neuro-rehabilitation as well as practicing clinicians interested in developing their knowledge in their field.

Features
• Presents a comprehensive team approach to rehabilitation of ABI survivors
• Clarifies the complementary roles of the team members
• Includes examples of outstanding, inspirational client recoveries