Overview
Head injury affects approximately 1 in 300 families in England and Wales. It happens 'out of the blue' - without warning and therefore can be a bewildering and frightening experience, and frequently has a dramatic and sometimes devastating effect on the lives of the people involved. The sudden onset and the uncertainty surrounding recovery means that head injury often presents families with a wide array of emotions such as fear, guilt and sadness. With no previous experiences to guide them, people with head injury and their families can feel overwhelmed. This book begins with essential information about head injury including basic knowledge about the brain and how it is damaged. The book goes on to explore typical problems associated with a head injury and how to cope with specific issues. The third section provides support and guidance about how to deal with the long term consequences of a head injury, including information on where to find further support. Head Injury: The Facts is a family guide to understanding and coping with the practical and emotional problems that head injury brings.
Full Product Details
Author: Audrey Daisley (Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK) ,
Rachel Tams (Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK) ,
Udo Kischka (Professor and Consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 19.60cm
Weight: 0.219kg
ISBN: 9780199218226
ISBN 10: 0199218226
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 13 November 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
...meets a need for those coping with head injury. A copy would not go amiss on the shelves of any neurorehabilitation unit, and it would in fact be a reasonable primer for health-care students needing a basic introduction to the subject. * International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation *
...meets a need for those coping with head injury. A copy would not go amiss on the shelves of any neurorehabilitation unit, and it would in fact be a reasonable primer for health-care students needing a basic introduction to the subject. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
Author Information
Dr Audrey Daisley, Dr Rachel Tams and Professor Udo Kischko are all based at The Oxford Centre for Enablement, an NHS Neurorehabilitation Unit in Oxford, which provides in and out patient neurorehabilitation, assessment and day care to people with acquired brain injury arising from head injury, stroke, and neurological illnesses.
