Textbook of Traumatic Brain Injury
Book Details
- Publisher : NBN International
- Published : 2011
- Cover : Hardback
- Pages : 664
- Category :
Neuroscience - Catalogue No : 32332
- ISBN 13 : 9781585623570
- ISBN 10 : 1585623571
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Contents:
Foreword. Preface.; Part I: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology. Epidemiology in civilian and military populations. neuropathology. Neuropsychiatric assessment. Structural imaging. Functional imaging. Electrophysiological assessment. Genetic factors. Issues in neuropsychological assessment.; Part II: Neuropsychiatric Disorders. Delirium and posttraumatic confusion. Mood disorders. Psychotic disorders. Posttraumatic stress disorder. Personality disorders. Aggressive disorders. Mild brain injury. Posttraumatic epilepsy.; Part III: Neuropsychiatric Symptomatologies. Cognitive changes. Disorders of diminished motivation. Awareness of deficits. Sleep disturbance and fatigue. Posttraumatic headaches. Dizziness, imblance, and vestibular dysfunction. Vision problems. Chronic pain. Sexual dysfunction.; Part IV: Special Populations and Issues. Traumatic brain injury in the context of war. Sports injuries. Children and adolescents. Elderly. Alcohol and drug disorders.; Part V: Treatment. The family system. Systems of care. Social aspects. Clinical legal issues. Psychopharmacology. Psychotherapy. Cognitive rehabilitation. Behavioral treatment. Complementary and integrative treatments. Index.