Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach

Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach

<p>Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s <b>Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition</b>. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the <i>only</i> comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.</p><ul><b><li>Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies</b> clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions.</li><li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Survivor's Perspectives</b></i> help readers understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client'' point-of-view. </li><li><b>UNIQUE! Case studies</b> challenge readers to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios.</li><li><b>UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach</b> highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists.</li><li><b>Review questions in each chapter</b> help readers assess their understanding of rehabilitation concepts. </li><li><b>Key terms and chapter objectives</b> at the beginning of each chapter help readers study more efficiently.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Three new chapters</b> broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of <i>Using Technology to Improve Limb Function</i>, <i>Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke</i>, and <i>Parenting after Stroke</i>. </li><li><b>Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website</b> help you review textbook content and locate additional information. </li></ul>