Psychological Management of Physical Disabilities

A Practitioner's Guide

Psychological Management of Physical Disabilities: A Practitioner's Guide

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The successful integration of psychological factors into the management of physical disabilities is critical to successful health-care delivery. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the best practice and approaches in this field.

Paul Kennedy brings together contributions from a range of experienced researchers and practitioners, who explore the emotional, motivational and psychological factors associated with the rehabilitation and treatment of people with a range of physical disabilities, including spinal cord injury, stroke, and chronic pain. The book is divided into three sections, covering:

The Psychological Management of Physical Disabilities will be of great interest to all clinical psychologists, health psychologists, occupational therapists, counsellors, physiotherapists, physicians and rehabilitation nurses. Service providers know how important psychological factors are. This book explains why and how psychological models and research can support rehabilitation and improve individual well-being.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Scope of Psychological Processes in Physical Rehabilitation. Kennedy, Introduction, Context and Overview. Elliott, Warren, Why Psychology is Important in Rehabilitation. Elfström, Coping and Cognitive Behavioural Models in Physical and Psychological Rehabilitation. Part II: Psychological Applications and Practitioner Perspectives. Barton, Psychological Aspects of Stroke. Williams, Clyde, The Psychological Management of Persistent (Chronic) Pain. Webster, Kennedy, Spinal Cord Injuries. Fischer, Scharloo, Kaptein, Respiratory Rehabilitation. Bennett, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation. Frank, Lee, Primary Care and Rehabilitation. Henshaw, Sexual Aspects of Physical Disability. Part III: General Organisational Challenges and Developments. Erlen, Caruthers, Adherence to Medical Regimens. Duff, Rehabilitation Planning. Slavin, Innovations in Technology and their Application to Rehabilitation.

About the Author(s)

Paul Kennedy is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford and Academic Director of the Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, UK.

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