Meeting the Challenge of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis - Softcover

Coyle, M.D. Patricia K.; Halper MSN, RN June

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1888799463 ISBN 13: 9781888799460

Publisher: Demos Health, 2001

Synopsis

This book is designed specifically for people who have been told they have or are developing the progressive form of multiple sclerosis. It focuses on ways to not only manage the progressive disease and its symptoms but also to cope with the life changes that may accompany it.

About this title

About the Author:

Patricia K. Coyle, M.D., is professor of neurology and director of the Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center at the School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook. She is one of the country's leading specialists in the management of multiple sclerosis.

June Halper, M.S.N., A.N.P., F.A.A.N. is Executive Director of both the Gimbel Multiple Sclerosis Center and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, a founding member of the International Organization of MS Nurses, and editor of the leading nursing texts in MS nursing management.

Review:

"...this book makes a significant contribution to its intended audience. It provides a framework for further investigation and discussion; one in which a family member, health care professional, or a person with MS can use as a starting point." -- Physical Therapy, Clare C. Bassile, PT, EdD, April 2002 "Meeting the Challenge of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis" lives up to the promise of its title. Dr Coyle and June Halper have created a concise, practical and useful overview of worsening MS and the dilemma faced when progression presents its challenges to patients and those who care about them. The language is straightforward and does not shy away from difficult topics yet always presents information with the reassurance of realistic hope...Both encouraging and informative, this book is a welcomed addition to the education areas of centers, resource rooms, patient libraries and professional offices. It's clarity makes it of value to the health care professional as well as the layman. The authors assert that "in facing worsening disease, people with MS must be empowered with tools for the transition...to help them adapt to change and remain functional and productive members of their families and the community" (P66). This thin book itself is such a tool." -- Dorothea Cassidy Pfohl, The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2002 "Six years ago I was diagnosed with secondary-progressive MS. Imagine my delight when this book crossed my desk! With anticipation, I began reading about the diagnosis and therapies of primary- and secondary progressive MS...The language is understandable, intelligent, friendly, enlightened, and enlightening. All aspects of health issues are addressed: mental, physical, emotional, and social. Coyle and Halper even discuss pregnancy, sex, housing, adaptive equipment, filing for benefits, insurance, and taxes! At the end of the book is a list of 18 great Web sites, followed by the best index I've ever encountered. This book is a "must have" for every person with primary- and secondary-progressive MS. Treat yourself to a copy. At 19.95 dollars, it's better than chocolate." -- InsideMS Fall 2001

About this edition

• Publisher: Demos Health
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1888799463
• ISBN 13: 9781888799460
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136