Spinal Cord Injury: Impact and Coping

Erscheinungsjahr 1999
ISBN: 978-1-85433-301-8
Verlag: BLACKWELL PUBL

Buch, Englisch, 180 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 290 g

This book is designed primarily to help recently qualified staff and professionals to develop an insight into the implications of spinal cord injury. Explaining the prognosis, rehabilitation, returning to work and sexual functioning are discussed in detail. Suitable for all professionals including doctors and those working in rehabilitation such as nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Glass, Clive

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. An introduction to spinal cord injury.
2. Explaining prognosis to patients and relatives.

3. Rehabilitation in a hospital setting.

4. Preparing to return home.

5. Sexuality and sexual functioning.

6. So is it all worthwhile?.

7. Looking forward.

Über Autor(innen)

Clive Glass is Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Psychological Services at the Spinal Injuries Centre serving the North West of England, based in Southport, Merseyside. He has been involved in researching adjustment to spinal cord injury for more than 15 years, has published widely in the area, and is a member of the editorial boards for the Journal of Personal Injury Law and Medical Review .