Psychological Management of Stroke: Lincoln/Psychological Management of Stroke

__Psychological Management of Stroke__ presents a review and synthesis of the current theory and data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological aspects of stroke.* Provides comprehensive reviews of evidence based practice relating to stroke * Written by clinical psychologists working in stroke services * Covers a broad range of psychological aspects, including fitness to drive, decision making, prevention of stroke, and involvement of carers and families * Reviews and synthesizes new data across a wide range of areas relevant to stroke and the assessment, treatment, and care of stroke survivors and their families * Represents a novel approach to the application of psychological theory and principles in the stroke field Content: Chapter 1 Experiences and Effects of Stroke and its Aftermath (pages 1–27): Chapter 2 Clinical Stroke Services (pages 28–59): Chapter 3 Neurological Basis of Stroke and Related Vascular Disorders (pages 60–83): Chapter 4 Neuropsychological Symptoms of Stroke (pages 85–108): Chapter 5 Screening for Cognitive Problems after Stroke (pages 109–129): Chapter 6 Neuropsychological Assessment after Stroke (pages 130–159): Chapter 7 Communication Problems after Stroke (pages 160–180): Chapter 8 Driving after Stroke (pages 181–202): Chapter 9 Decision Making and Mental Capacity (pages 203–231): Chapter 10 Neuropsychological Aspects of Rehabilitation (pages 232–247): Chapter 11 Cognitive Rehabilitation (pages 248–265): Chapter 12 Challenging Behaviour after Stroke (pages 266–279): Chapter 13 Emotional Problems after Stroke (pages 281–298): Chapter 14 Screening and Evaluation of Emotional Problems after Stroke (pages 299–328): Chapter 15 Managing Emotional Problems after Stroke (pages 329–335): Chapter 16 Behavioural and Cognitive?Behavioural Therapy for Depression after Stroke (pages 336–348): Chapter 17 Stroke and Fear of Falling (pages 349–361): Chapter 18 Prevention of Psychological Distress after Stroke (pages 362–377): Chapter 19 Pain and Fatigue (pages 378–390): Chapter 20 Carers of Stroke Survivors (pages 391–424): Chapter 21 Strokes in Young People: Families and Children, Carers, Employment and Long?Term Survival (pages 425–454): Chapter 22 Prevention of Stroke (pages 455–485): Chapter 23 Conclusions and Future Directions (pages 486–489): This text presents a comprehensive review and synthesis of the current data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological wellbeing of stroke patients. Information on clinical practice - and the research evidence to support that practice - will assist clinical psychologists and other relevant health care professionals through all phases of stroke recovery and care - Book cover Psychological Management of Stroke presents a comprehensive review and synthesis of the current data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological well-being of stroke patients.