Acquired Brain Injury: An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach

Description

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-viii Introduction (Jean Elbaum)....Pages 1-2 Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injury (Kevin Kwan, Julia Schneider, Raj K. Narayan, Jamie S. Ullman)....Pages 3-14 The Role of the Neurologist in the Assessment and Management of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (Robert A. Duarte, Neisha Patel)....Pages 15-39 Physiatry and Acquired Brain Injury (Sarah Khan, Komal Patel, Gonzalo Vazquez-Cascals)....Pages 41-69 Practical Review of Robotics in the Treatment of Chronic Impairment After Acquired Brain Injury (Johanna L. Chang, Maira Saul, Bruce T. Volpe)....Pages 71-88 The Role of Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation (M. H. Esther Han)....Pages 89-133 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Neurorehabilitation (Donna Napoleone, Taylor Silberglied, Gina L’Abbate, Dana Fried)....Pages 135-161 The Role of the Physical Therapist on the Neuro-Rehabilitation Team (Kristen Murray, Nicole Aquino, Julianne Nugent)....Pages 163-199 Rehabilitation of Speech, Language, and Swallowing Disorders in Clients with Acquired Brain Injury (Deena Henderson, Melissa Jensen, Jennifer Drucker, Amanda Lutz)....Pages 201-226 Neuropsychiatry and Traumatic Brain Injury (Angela Scicutella)....Pages 227-301 Neuropsychology in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Setting (Rosanne Pachilakis, Kathryn Mirra)....Pages 303-313 Counseling Individuals Post Acquired Brain Injury: Considerations and Objectives (Jean Elbaum)....Pages 315-333 Acquired Brain Injury and the Family: Challenges and Interventions (Jean Elbaum)....Pages 335-347 Postrehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury (Allison Muscatello, Jean Elbaum)....Pages 349-353 Successful Transitions After Acquired Brain Injuries (Jessica Moskowitz)....Pages 355-358 Back Matter ....Pages 359-369