Assessing Impairment From Theory to Practice
Sam Goldstein (editor), Jack A. Naglieri (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
This Second Edition of the book expands on the in-depth treatment of the theory, definition, and evaluation of impairment presented in the original volume. It explores the complex relationships between disabling conditions and impairment, with new data and insights on assessment and potential avenues for treatment. Original and revised chapters critique current models of impairment and offers an integrated model rooted in the contexts of medical, mental health, and cognitive challenges in disability. Leading scholars and clinicians provide updated evidence for a much-needed reconceptualization of impairment within the context of diagnosis and disability. This contextual approach to assessment – a wide-ranging quality-of life perspective – goes beyond symptom counting, resulting in more accurate diagnosis, targeted interventions, and improved patient functioning.
Topics featured in this book include:
- The role of family and cross-setting supports inreducing impairment.
- Relationships between adaptive behavior and impairment.
- Legal conceptions of impairment and its implications for the assessment of psychiatric disabilities.
- Impairment in parenting.
- The Neuropsychological Impairment Scale (NIS).
- The Barkley Functional Impairment Scale (BFIS).
- The Rating Scale of Impairment (RSI).
- Treatment integrity in interventions for children diagnosed with DSM-5 disorders.
Assessing Impairment, Second Edition, is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians, professionals, and graduate students in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology as well as child and adolescent psychiatry, educational psychology, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, social work, and pediatrics
Basics of Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Subhash Khatri
Publisher’s Synopsis
As knowledge of physiotherapy increases and new information becomes available, changes in treatment procedures and techniques in clinical situations become necessary. This book provides readers with information on how to plan a tailored physiotherapy treatment program for their patients.
ISBN: 9789350902783
Human Growth and Development: An Introduction for Social Workers – Student Social Work
Sudbery, John
Publisher’s Synopsis
Social workers work with people at all stages of life, tackling a multitude of personal, social, health, welfare, legal and educational issues. As a result, all social work students need to understand human growth and development throughout the lifespan.
This fully revised and expanded second edition of this introductory text for social workers provides a knowledge base about human development from conception to death. It is designed to encourage understanding of a wide range of experiences: from the developmental trajectories of children in care, to adult mental distress and the experiences of people with dementia, to bereavement. Using engaging narratives to illustrate each topic, the authors clearly introduce and analyse different theoretical approaches, and link them to real-life situations faced by social workers.
Packed with case studies, this student-friendly book includes overviews, summaries, questions and further reading in each chapter, as well as a ‘Taking it further’ section providing greater depth on key theoretical issues. A reference section contains a glossary and overviews of the principal theories discussed throughout the book. It is an essential read for all social work students.
ISBN: 9781138304093
Theories of Human Development
Newman, Barbara M.
Publisher’s Synopsis
This bestselling textbook provides an engaging introduction to 11 major theories about human development that continue to guide research, intervention, and practice. The theories are grouped into three families: those that emphasize biological systems, those that focus on environmental factors, and those that reflect the interaction between the two. This organization encourages readers to evaluate, compare, and contrast key theoretical ideas both within and across families. Pedagogical features foster critical thinking and an active approach to learning.
Each family of theories is introduced with a brief overview of their unique perspectives and the rationale for grouping them together. Discussion of each theory includes the cultural/historical context within which the theory developed, key concepts and ideas, extensions of the theory in new directions, a research example, an illustration of how the theory is applied in contemporary practice, and an analysis of how the theory answers six basic questions that a theory of human development should address. Each chapter begins with a case example and related application. There is expanded visual material throughout to enhance and extend key concepts.
ISBN: 9780367856892
Understanding Aging, Fatigue, and Inflammation When the Immune System and Brain Compete for Energy in the Body
Rainer H. Straub
Publisher’s Synopsis
In this scientific non-fiction book, Rheumatologist and Professor of Experimental Medicine Rainer H. Straub holistically explains a central conflict in the body: why the battle for energy ages us and leads to fatigue, stress, sleep disorders, weight problems, libido issues, and hypertension. He explores how this particularly affects people with chronic inflammatory diseases. With fascinating insights, the author takes us on a journey into evolutionary biology, the present state of energy regulation, and the forward-looking field of psychoneuroimmunology. Learn to understand the connections between inflammatory processes and energy regulation in the body, drawing implications for dealing with diseases and therapeutic possibilities.
ISBN: 9783662689035