
Neurorehabilitation is an expanding field with an increasing clinical impact due to an ageing population. During the last 20 years, neurorehabilitation has developed from a discipline with little scientific background, separated from other medical centers, to a medical entity largely based on the principles of 'evidenced based medicine' with strong ties to basic research and clinical neurology. Today neurorehabilitation is still a work in progress and treatment standards are not yet established for all aspects of the field. There are very few books that address contemporary neurorehabilitation from this perspective. This new edition of the Oxford Textbook of Neurorehabilitation provides an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the subject as well as a clear perspective on how (and why) to approach treatment decisions on an individualized basis. The book has been thoroughly updated to reflect novel important developments in the field and includes new chapters on vocational rehabilitation, self-management strategies in neurorehabilitation, and music supported therapy in neurorehabilitation. This indispensable book will be of great interest to rehabilitation physicians, neurologists, and allied health care professionals who look after patients requiring neurorehabilitation.
This textbook investigates the scientific foundations and clinical methodologies required to standardize neurorehabilitation in an era of evidence-based medicine. Editors Volker Dietz and Nick S. Ward compile contributions from experts to bridge the gap between basic neuroscience research and practical clinical application. The text argues that neurorehabilitation must evolve from an isolated discipline into a rigorous medical entity, providing clinicians with a framework for making individualized treatment decisions based on current research and patient needs.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for neurologists and rehabilitation physicians seeking to align their practice with contemporary scientific standards. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive resource for professionals navigating the complexities of modern neurorehabilitation.
Page Count:
560
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192558455
ISBN-13:
9780192558459
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