Severe and Complex Neurological Disability by Pauline M Pope Fcsp Ba Msc Srp

Severe and Complex Neurological Disability by Pauline M Pope Fcsp Ba Msc Srp

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book presents a holistic approach to the complete, long-term, day-to-day care of patients disabled by neurological conditions, emphasizing practices that promote physical well-being and minimize secondary complications. It focuses on physical management within the context of the lifestyle of the disabled person and primary caregiver. In addition, it highlights the difficulties commonly encountered when implementing a physical management regime, and discusses the importance of compromise. The complete physical management and day-to-day care is described in a practical and applicable way. Best practices are presented in relation to caring for a person with profound impairment and residual disability. Holistic and detailed long-term physical management strategies are described, related to the more severe and complex neurological conditions. Real-life examples help readers understand the applications of theory in practice. Case studies strengthen readers' critical thinking and decision making skills. Social considerations and the importance of therapeutic leisure activities are included.

'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.

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ISBN 13	9780750688253
ISBN 10	0750688254
Title	Severe and Complex Neurological Disability
Author	Pauline M Pope Fcsp Ba Msc Srp
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Elsevier Health Sciences
Year published	2006-12-29
Number of pages	300
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