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Product Identifiers

PublisherSpringer Publishing Company, Incorporated

ISBN-101932603409

ISBN-139781932603408

eBay Product ID (ePID)60202666

Product Key Features

Number of Pages341 Pages

Publication NameBrainlash : Maximize Your Recovery from Mild Brain Injury

LanguageEnglish

SubjectNeurology, Physical Impairments

Publication Year2008

TypeTextbook

AuthorGail L. Denton

Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight22.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-047849

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal617.4/8103

Table Of ContentIntroduction; Questionnaire; Case Studies. Lifestyle Changes and Challenges; For Family Members; Support Systems; Work; Driving; Play; Sex; Re-Entry. Executive Function; Attention Span and Overwhelm; Talking and Thinking; Sequencing; Stamina, Fatigue, and Energy; Risk and Initiation; Inhibitions and Appropriateness. New Abilities and New Skills; Retrain Your Brain; Remembering What You Know; Humor; Power Nap; A Good Brain Day; Journaling. Physical Issues; Vision; Pain; Relapse; Medical Therapies; Nutrition. Emotions and Denial; Depression; But What If . . . Ideations; Anger and Forgiveness; Self-Esteem; Dja Vu. Resources.

SynopsisMild traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime - in cars, sports, or workplace accidents, falls, or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. This book provides tools and facts to make the recovery process more intelligible - and to support the wide range of people affected by MTBI., Mild traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime in cars, sports, or workplace accidents, falls, or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and that at least 5.3 million Americans currently have long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI. Brainlash provides the tools and facts to make the recovery process more intelligible-- and to support the wide range of people affected by MTBI. For patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, attorneys, health insurance companies, employers and others, it covers options and services, health and vocational issues, medicolegal topics, psychological and emotional implications, and more! ", Mild Traumatic Brain Injury can happen to anyone, anytime; in cars, sports or workplace accidents, falls or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 1.4 million Americans sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year, and that at least 5.3 million Americans currently have long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI. Brainlash provides the tools and facts to make the recovery process more intelligible - and to support the wide range of people affected by MTBI. For patients, family members, Physicians and other health care providers, Attorneys, health insurance companies, employers and others, it covers options and services, health and vocational issues, medicolegal topics, psychological and emotional implications, and more!, Mild traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime in cars, sports, or workplace accidents, falls, or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and that at least 5.3 million Americans currently have long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI. Brainlash provides the tools and facts to make the recovery process more intelligible-- and to support the wide range of people affected by MTBI. For patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, attorneys, health insurance companies, employers and others, it covers options and services, health and vocational issues, medicolegal topics, psychological and emotional implications, and more ", "Brainlash" is a comprehensive guide that complements medical treatment for anyone with mild brain injury. Written in a down-to-earth, practical style, the book covers virtually every aspect of everyday life that a brain injury sufferer will need to recover, from driving and sex to self-esteem. "Brainlash" includes detailed options and services for patients, family members, physicians, attorneys, and anyone affected by this surprisingly common condition. This revised and updated edition contains ten new chapters and features up-to-date finding, case studies, a list of resources, and a comprehensive bibliography.

LC Classification NumberRC387.5.D46 2008