Head injury (The ^AFacts Series) - Softcover

Daisley, Audrey; Tams, Rachel; Kischka, Udo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199218226 ISBN 13: 9780199218226

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Head injury affects approximately 1 in 300 families in England and Wales. It happens 'out of the blue' - without warning and therefore can be a bewildering and frightening experience, and frequently has a dramatic and sometimes devastating effect on the lives of the people involved. The sudden onset and the uncertainty surrounding recovery means that head injury often presents families with a wide array of emotions such as fear, guilt and sadness. With no previous experiences to guide them, people with head injury and their families can feel overwhelmed.

This book begins with essential information about head injury including basic knowledge about the brain and how it is damaged. The book goes on to explore typical problems associated with a head injury and how to cope with specific issues. The third section provides support and guidance about how to deal with the long term consequences of a head injury, including information on where to find further support. Head Injury: The Facts is a family guide to understanding and coping with the practical and emotional problems that head injury brings.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr Audrey Daisley, Dr Rachel Tams and Professor Udo Kischko are all based at The Oxford Centre for Enablement, an NHS Neurorehabilitation Unit in Oxford, which provides in and out patient neurorehabilitation, assessment and day care to people with acquired brain injury arising from head injury, stroke, and neurological illnesses.

Review:

"...a...excellent summary guide."--International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0199218226
• ISBN 13: 9780199218226
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 182