Principles of neuropsychological rehabilitation
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Principles of neuropsychological rehabilitation
Oxford University Press, 1999
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description
This text describes principles for understanding and managing permanent neuropsychological impairment in brain-damaged adults. It also presents a new perspective on disorders of self-awareness and recovery as well as deterioration after brain injury, which have clear implications for neurorehabilitation.
Table of Contents
PART I: HISTORICAL AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES
1: Introduction to the principles in the context of a brief historical perspective
2: The patients experience and the nature of higher cerebral functions
3: The symptom picture and the neglected problem of premorbid cognitive and personality factors
PART II: THE PROCESS AND OUTCOME OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
4: Statement of the problem: Why is neuropsychological rehabilitation needed?
5: Cognitive disturbances associated with diffuse and focal brain lesions
6: Personality disturbances and brain damage: Theoretical perspectives
7: Personality disturbances associated with brain damage: Practical considerations
8: Neuropsychological rehabilitation for cognitive and personality disorders following brain injury
9: Psychotherapeutic interventions with patients and their family members
10: Working with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
11: Outcome of neuropsychological rehabilitation programs that incorporate cognitive rehabilitation and psychotherapeutic intervention
PART III: THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL ISSUES
12: Disorders of self-awareness after brain injury
13: Recovery and deterioration after brain injury
14: Science and symbolism in neuropsychological rehabilitation
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