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The Oxford Handbook Of Rehabilitation Psychology, Second Edition, Serves As An International Reference For Psychologists And Associated Healthcare Provider As They Work To Understand And Improve The Health, Participation, And Quality Of Life Of People With Disabilities And Chronic Health Conditions. The 46 Chapters Summarize Theoretical And Practical Information Within Four Areas: Background And Theoretical Information; Cross Cutting Topics, Including Lifespan Issues And Symptom Management; Diagnostic Specific Assessment And Psychosocial Treatment; And Professional Issues. As Such, This Book Provides Foundational Knowledge And An Evidence-based Overview Of Relevant Psychological Theories, Processes, Assessments, And Multi-level Interventions That Are Critical In The Prevention And Management Of The Consequences Of Impairment, Illness, And Injury. This Edition Is Guided By A Biopsychosocial Framework, Informed By The Who International Classification Of Function And Takes A Global Perspective Which Is Reflected The In The Epidemiological, Research, And Practice Content Of Each Chapter. It Is Written For Practicing Psychologists And Trainees, As Well As Associated Healthcare Providers, To Use In Their Roles As Clinicians, Researchers, Educators, And Advocates-- Provided By Publisher.