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Synopsis
In this, the fourth and final volume in the series Human Brain Function, Goldstein and Beers outline how the different rehabilitation specialties assess brain function. Using straightforward explanations, the contributors not only cover the assessment approaches and methods used by each specialty, but uniquely expand this focus to describe evaluation and treatment planning for a variety of neurobehavioral disorders.
Rehabilitation specialists and non-specialists alike will value the original scope and accessibility of this work.
Booknews
Looks at how rehabilitation specialists conceptualize and practice evaluation of brain function. The volume begins with descriptions of various rehabilitation specialties including occupational therapy assessment, physical therapy, assessment of neurogenic communication disorders, rehabilitation nursing and geriatric rehabilitation. Specific assessment methodologies are then discussed, and finally clinical aspects are dealt with, including head trauma, psychiatric illness, aspects of memory or other cognitive function, and neurobehavioral disorders. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.