Severe and Complex Neurological Disability: Management of the Physical Condition

ISBN-13: 9780750688253 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 284 str.

Pauline M. Pope

Opis

Presents a different approach to the long-term, day-to-day care of patients disabled by neurological conditions, emphasizing practices that promote physical well-being and minimize secondary complications. This book focuses on physical management within the context of the lifestyle of the disabled person and primary caregiver.

Recenzje

'Pauline Pope has been a true champion and advocate for patients who would previously havebeen considered 'beyond help'. Her book bears witness to the achievement of impossibility inthis context. It is essential reading for all professionals involved with the care of people withlong-term neurological conditions.' Lynne Turner-Stokes DM FRCP, Northwick Park Hospitaland King's College, London."Aimed at therapists, nurses, doctors and carers, this book provides essential information on all aspects of care for patients with severe and complex neuro-disability. Pauline Pope provides an understanding of how and why structures of the body may be compromised for these patients, and also of the many secondary complications that can occur. Through this understanding, the book deals with appropriate management for such patients, maximising remaining functional ability and minimising secondary complications.""It is a very comprehensive read, providing a sound reference for all professionals and carers involved in the care of patients with sever and complex neuro-disability."Kate Turner, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.

Spis treści

1. Introduction

2. Posture

3. Development of Secondary Complications

4. Assessment and Outcome Measures

5. Body Structure and Mechanisms of Control

6. Building a Stable Posture

7. Customized Support

8. The Complete Physical Management Regime

9. Therapeutic Leisure Activities

10. Complementary Interventions

11. The Carer's Perspective

12. The Art of Compromise

13. The Evidence for Management