Stroke Rehabilitation A Function-based Approach
Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach by Glen Gillen is a comprehensive resource published by Elsevier/Mosby in 2011. This third edition spans 790 pages and is presented in English, offering an evidence-based approach tailored for occupational therapists involved in stroke rehabilitation. The text integrates essential medical information with functionally based evaluations and current treatment techniques, aiming to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to manage an increasing number of stroke rehabilitation clients effectively.
Readers will find a holistic application of rehabilitation concepts, supported by case studies that encourage practical application in realistic scenarios. The book includes evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies that outline the rationale behind stroke interventions. Unique features such as Survivor’s Perspectives provide insights into the rehabilitation process from the client’s viewpoint, while a multidisciplinary approach highlights the distinctions in care among various health professionals. Additionally, the edition introduces three new chapters focusing on technology in rehabilitation, managing speech and language deficits, and parenting after stroke, along with learning activities and interactive resources available on a companion website.
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Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 3rd Edition is the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. Extensively updated with the latest research in assessment and intervention, this essential text presents a holistic, application-based approach that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies to help you confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients.
- UNIQUE! Case studies challenge you to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios.
- Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions.
- UNIQUE! Survivor’s Perspectives help you understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client’s point-of-view.
- UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists.
- Review questions in each chapter help you assess your understanding of rehabilitation concepts.
- Key terms and chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you study more efficiently.
- Three new chapters broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of Using Technology to Improve Limb Function, Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke, and Parenting after Stroke.
- Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website help you review textbook content and locate additional information.
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