EAN: 9783319340326

PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN MEDICAL REHABILITATION ...

This easy-access guide summarizes the dynamic specialty of rehabilitation psychology  focusing
on real-world practice in the medical setting. It begins by placing readers at the frontlines
of practice with a solid foundation for gathering information and communicating effectively
with patients  families  and staff. The book's topics run a wide gamut of patient conditions
(neurological  musculoskeletal  cardiovascular)  related problems (sleep and fatigue issues 
depression) and practitioner responses (encouraging coping and compliance  pediatric and
geriatric considerations). Models of disability and adaptation  review of competency concerns 
and guidelines for group and individual therapy offer evidence-based insights for helping
patients manage their health conditions  benefit from rehabilitation interventions  and prepare
for their post-rehabilitation lives and activities. Coverage spotlights these core areas:
·Basics and biopsychosocial practicalities  from behavioral medicine and psychopharmacology to
ethical and forensic issues. ·Populations  problems  and procedures  including stroke  TBI 
substance abuse  transplants  and severe mental illness. ·Assessment and practical
interventions such as pain  anxiety  cognitive functioning  and more. ·Consultation  advocacy 
and interdisciplinary teams. ·Practice management  administration  and professional
self-care.·Research  technology  and program evaluation. Practical Psychology in Medical
Rehabilitation is an essential professional development tool for novice (and a refresher for
veteran) psychologists and neuropsychologists  as well as rehabilitation physicians  nurses 
therapists  psychiatrists  and social workers. It presents in depth both the hallmarks of the
specialty and the nuts and bolts of being a valuable team player in a medical setting.

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