The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy: Assessment and Management

ISBN-13: 9780415130516 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 244 str.

Christine Cull; Laura Goldstein

Opis

Psychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy. The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy is the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle.
A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities.
A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced, The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy will also provide a useful resource for research.

Recenzje

'This book provides a valuable overview of the field for those whose practice might bring them into contact with people with epilepsy. For those already working in the field, the book provides a helpful resume of those areas that complement this particular specialism.' - British Journal of Psychiatry

'[This book] provides a highly competent coverage of an important but all too often neglected issue. It is a volume that deserves to be widely read and consulted and the editors are to be congratulated on a job well done.' - British Journal of Health Psychology

Spis treści

Introduction 1 An introduction to epilepsy 2 Neuropsychological assessment 3 Epilepsy and memory 4 Assessment for surgery 5 The role of anti-epileptic drugs: their impact on cognitive function and behaviour 6 Psychological responses to epilepsy: their development, prognosis and treatment 7 Psychological control of seizures 8 Quality of life 9 Neuropsychological and cognitive assessment of children with epilepsy 10 Assessment and management of behaviour problems in children 11 Epilepsy and learning disabilities 12 The way forward