Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Biopsychosocial Assessment and Treatment

ISBN-13: 9780387256115 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 199 str.

Carin L. Cunningham; Gerard A. Banez

Opis

A child presents with weight loss, fatigue, and stomach pain. Is the diagnosis psychological, as in an eating disorder? Might it be medical, as in a GI disorder? Could it be both? A young adolescent is assessed to have a gastrointestinal disorder. Do you take puberty into account when planning treatment? Complex overlapping of physical and psychological symptoms is a hallmark of cases such as these - and a major factor in making diagnosis and intervention difficult. In Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Biopsychosocial Assessment and Treatment, authors Cunningham and Banez pool their considerable expertise to give practitioners working with children a state-of-the-art, biopsychosocial grounding in this challenging area of practice: - In-depth overview of pediatric gastrointestinal disorders, their prevalence and etiology - Descriptions of the most common disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome, recurring abdominal pain, rumination disorder, and fecal incontinence), with their typical psychological and behavioral symptoms - Conceptual and theoretical perspectives informing the authors biopsychosocial approach - Reviews of empirically-based, clinically sound assessment and treatment strategies - Case studies applying this knowledge in real-world detail, demonstrating collaborations between clinicians, patients, and families Its lucid presentation, level of detail, and commitment to integrative care make Assessment and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children an important resource for children s practitioners in both the medical and mental health fields. By featuring examples ranging from toddlers to teens, the authors have modeled a continuum of developmentally appropriate treatment."

Recenzje

"...an excellent resource for both professionals and parents. [It's] well-written, thorough, and easy to understand ...." -Samantha Huestis

"It provides an in depth understanding of a broad spectrum of factors affecting pediatric gastrointestinal complaints and related problems." -L. Bauman, Cleveland, OH

Spis treści

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Prevalence, Costs, and Rationale for a Biopsychosocial Approach.- Theoretical and Historical Basis for a Biopsychosocial Approach to Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- Esophageal Disorders.- Rumination and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.- Recurrent Abdominal Pain.- Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Defecation Disorders.- Case Studies: Treatment and Consultation Issues.