The Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology

ISBN-13: 9780199733989 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 624 str.

Paul Kennedy

Opis

Rehabilitation psychology is one of the fastest growing fields in applied psychology and involves the application of psychological knowledge and skills to the understanding and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities. Rehabilitation psychologists aim to optimize outcomes in terms of health, independence, and daily functioning while also minimizing secondary health problems.

The Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology provides background and overview of the associated psychological processes and types of interventions that are critical in managing the consequences of disability and chronic disease. Psychological models and research have much to contribute to those working with the physical disabilities; this volume has a broad cognitive behavioral focus within the general banner of the biopsychosocial framework. The editor has successfully brought together contributions from a range of well-established and experienced researchers and practitioners from a wide variety of clinical and academic contexts. They highlight the critical psychological aspects, review applied interventions, and consider the wider conceptual, clinical and professional themes associated with disability and society.

Recenzje

The Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology is an excellent reference textbook for rehabilitation psychologists and students of rehabilitation psychology The text contributes detailed, and highly readable, state-of-the-art reviews pertaining to most of the topics related to medical-based rehabilitation with an international perspective. American Psychology Association, Dec 2012

O autorze

Paul Kennedy, D.Phil., MSc., FBPsS., C.Psychol., is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Academic Director, Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford.