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Principles of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.

This text describes principles for understanding and managing permanent neuropsychological impairment in brain-damaged adults. It also presents a new perspective on disorders of self-awareness and recovery, and deterioration after brain injury, which have clear implications for neurorehabilitation.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Prigatano, George P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • I: Historical and Clinical Perspectives; 1. Introduction to the Principles in the Context of a Brief Historical Perspective; 2. The Patient's Experience and the Nature of Higher Cerebral Functions; 3. The Symptom Picture and the Neglected Problem of Premorbid Cognitive and Personality Factors; II: The Process and Outcome of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; 4. Statement of the Problem: Why is Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Needed?; 5. Cognitive Disturbances Encountered in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; 6. Personality Disturbances and Brain Damage: Theoretical Perspectives.