Acquired Brain Injury:An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach

Regardless of etiology, such as accident, tumor, stroke or assault,
acquired brain injury presents numerous challenges for survivors,
caregivers and treating professionals. Interdisciplinary and
integrated evaluations, treatment, and management can mean the
difference between successful recovery and unfortunate outcomes.


The first book to present a comprehensive team approach to
rehabilitation of ABI survivors, Acquired Brain Injury gives medical
and clinical specialists a deeper understanding of not only each
other’s roles, but also their complementary functions.



-The medical management of ABI?neurosurgery, neurology, physiatry?and
the medical specialties involved?neuropsychiatry, neurourology and
neurooptometry



-In-depth discussion of the roles of occupational, speech-language,
and balance rehabilitation



-Separate chapters on nursing, neuropsychology, and case management




-Behavioral and emotional challenges common to individuals with ABI



-The importance of addressing family needs



-Long-term challenges



-Case examples throughout illustrating a wide range of injuries,
symptoms, and stages of recovery



Based on the editors’ combined experience of more than 40 years in
the neuro-rehabilitation field, this comprehensive volume clarifies
rehabilitation goals and processes for the physician, rehab
specialist, the advanced student, and patients’ advocates. With ABI
so prevalent?roughly 1.5 million new cases per year?this book couldn’
t be more timely.

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Introduction.- Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injury: An Educational
Primer.- Physiatry and Acquired Brain Injury.- The Role of the
Neurologist in the Assessment and Treatment of Patients status post
Acquired Brain Injury.- Voiding and Sexual Dysfunction after
Cerebrovascular Accident and Traumatic Brain Injury: The Role of the
Neuro-urologist.- Neuropsychiatry and Traumatic Brain Injury.-
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Treatment
Approaches.- The Role of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Optometrist.-
Nursing Care of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Patient.- Case Management in
the Neuro-Rehabilitation Setting.- Balance and Vestibular
Rehabilitation in the Patient with Acquired Brain Injury.- The
Functional Role of the Occupational Therapist on the Neuro-
Rehabilitation Team.- Rehabilitation of Speech, Language and
Swallowing Disorders.- Counseling Individuals post Acquired Brain
Injury: Considerations and Objectives.- Acquired Brain Injury and the
Family: Challenges and Interventions.- Long Term Challenges.