Epilepsy and intellectual disabilities /

Mostrar otras versiones (3)

This book brings together findings from research and clinical practice with a multi-disciplinary perspective regarding the important aspects of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities. It is important for professionals involved in the care of persons with epilepsy and other intellectual d...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Prasher, Vee P., Kerr, Michael (Michael P.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Springer, ©2008.
Temas:
Epilepsie
Epilepsy.
People with mental disabilities > Mental health.
Epileptics > Care.
People with mental disabilities > Care.
People with mental disabilities.
Epilepsy > complications
Intellectual Disability > complications
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Épileptiques > Soins.
Personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle > Soins.
Personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle.
mentally handicapped.
PSYCHOLOGY > Neuropsychology.
Mental Retardation > complications.
Mentally Disabled Persons.
Epilepsy > Complications.
People with mental disabilities
Epilepsy
Epileptics > Care
People with mental disabilities > Care
People with mental disabilities > Mental health
Intelligenzleistung
geneeskunde
medicine
volksgezondheid
public health
neurologie
neurology
chirurgie
surgery
radiologie
radiology
Medicine (General)
Geneeskunde (algemeen)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Section I: Clinical issues. Introduction / M.P. Kerr ; Epilepsy : a general overview / A. Johnston and P. Smith ; Epidemiology of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities / S.W. Brown ; Diagnosis of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities / P. Martin ; The differential diagnosis of epilepsy / S.M. Zuberi
  • Section II: Treatment issues. Management of acute seizures in persons with intellectual disabilities / F.M.C. Besag ; The use of antiepileptic medication in adults with intellectual disabilities / J. Wilcox and M.P. Kerr ; Vagus nerve stimulation therapy : an intellectual disabilities perspective / V.P. Prasher, E. Furlong, and L. Weerasena ; Resective surgery for patients with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities / A. Nicolson
  • Section III: Psychosocial issues. Psychopathology in people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities / J. Dolman and M. Scheepers ; Associated physical problems of epilepsy in intellectual disabilities / C.L. Morgan ; Epilepsy and cognition / M.L. Smith ; Nursing and community aspects of epilepsy in intellectual disabilities / C. Hanson
  • Epilogue: Is this as good as it gets? / M.P. Kerr and V.P. Prasher.

Ejemplares similares