Description
Book Synopsisaimed at specialist nurses working with rehabilitation clients in both the community and in-patient settings. examines the evidence-base for clinical practice identifies unique aspects of the nursing role addresses specific issues in key areas of care includes case studies and scenarios.
Table of ContentsPreface ix
Contributors x
1 The Rehabilitation Process 1
Steve Booth and Rebecca Jester
2 The Role of the Specialist Nurse Within Rehabilitation 14
Rebecca Jester
3 Rehabilitation Settings 29
Rebecca Jester
4 Psychological Issues in Rehabilitation 42
Denise Barr
5 Evaluating Rehabilitation Services 66
Rebecca Jester
6 Preparing and Supporting Informal Carers 82
Rebecca Jester
7 Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Patients 93
Rebecca Jester
8 Stroke Care 106
Tara Chambers
9 Rehabilitation of Patients with an Acquired Brain Injury or a Degenerative Neuromuscular Disorder 123
Debbie Peniket and Rosie Grove
10 Supporting People with Long-term Conditions 158
Rebecca Jester
11 Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury 171
Nicki Bellinger
12 The Way Forward 185
Rebecca Jester
Index 199
