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 injury A comprehensive chapter on physical therapy in ABI Outstanding recoveries woven together by a video news producer who recovered from a meningioma State 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 practices Psychosocial challenges and treatment following ABI The importance of family as team members Post rehabilitation options and experiences Acquired 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.

• | Author: Jean Elbaum
• | Publisher: Springer
• | Publication Date: Aug 01, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 380 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 3030166120
• | ISBN-13: 9783030166120