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The aims of this book are to increase awareness of speech development and skills and to explore some means by which improvements may be achieved when those skills are absent or disrupted. The contents include current thinking from research and recent literature, management techniques particularly designed for students and newly qualified therapists and comments considered helpful to parents, teachers and carers. The book discusses the production of speech and how it works and highlights the relevant genetic and structural deviations from normal development which may lead to the production of disordered speech. It then considers what can go wrong with human neuromusculature and motor planning to prevent the acquisition of intelligible speech and makes reference to types of disorders of fluency in children and discusses current therapies. The text then considers voice disorders in children and clinical management is detailed for this and all other disorders dealt with. Adolescent and adult speech difficulties comprise the remainder of the book.This book is aimed primarily at helping speech therapists and speech therapy students to direct their attention to the non-linguistic aspects of speech and particularly to emphasize the need for physical "readiness" which is necessary to precede the acquisition and development of language.
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This book is written primarily for occupational therapists and occupational therapy students but will be of relevance to anyone working with clients with rheumatoid disease. The aim of the book is to present a holistic approach to the management of rheumatoid disease, considering, firstly, the ways in which rheumatoid disease can affect a person's life and the looking at the approaches and techniques used by therapists to minimize these effects. This approach has been chosen because it is fundamental to both the philosophical basis of occupational therapy and the management of chronic progressive disease. A holistic approach considers the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of a personal and the ways in which these have been affected by an underlying disease process. The first two chapters consider the effects of rheumatoid disease on clients and their families and the third chapter considers the holistic approach to management and the multi-disciplinary team. The book covers assessment and treatment and considers different approaches to conveying information, increasing client involvement and assisting clients to cope with change.The final section of the book considers specific interventions used by occupational therapists in hospital and community settings.
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Counselling is a practical activity. The aim of this book is to offer a practical framework to enable those who work in the health profes- sions to develop a range of counselling skills. It will also offer a theoretical grounding that may serve to inform counselling practice. The book is aimed at any of those people who work in the health professions: nurses, medical staff, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, soeial workers, teachers of various sorts and voluntary workers. It does not seek to provide information speeific to the work of those groups but aims at demysti- fying counselling and making the skills involved available to them all. The book assumes that the professional working in a particular group will already have their own body of knowledge regarding their work. This book will supplement that knowledge and extend the range of caring skills. Throughout the book, practical examples of the prineiples under discussion are offered. These help to make the abstract concrete. They also serve to apply the skills described to a variety of health-care settings. A problem arises over gender and trying to avoid sexist language.I have been unable to find a solution to it and have referred to the counsellor as she and the dient as he. No sexism is intended but the usage may have made for darity and ease of reading.
Keyboard, Graphic and Handwriting Skills
Helping people with motor disabilities
Häftad, Engelska, 1990
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This book, of interest to all professionals who work with people with motor impairments, describes the gross and fine motor skills which are necessary when writing, drawing or using a keyboard. It describes areas of ability and impairment which should be investigated when assessing special needs in regard to the environment,tools and modes of recording on paper. The remaining chapters discuss the variety of handwriting and drawing tools, typewriters and word processing systems which are commercially available as well as equipment which is specially designed or has been adapted to suit those who have a motor impairment. In addition to this book, the author also wrote the first book in the "Therapy in Practice" series, "Occupational Therapy for Children with Disabilities".
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease, where myelin in the brain and spinal cord becomes inflamed, damaged and hardened into scar tissue. The nature of the disease and the problems it poses to affected individuals and their families leads to the involvement of many different health professionals in their care. This book will be of use to professionals concerned with day-to-day advice, help and support of people, and their families, with multiple sclerosis. It is practical and aims to guide readers on the latest and most effective approaches to the management of MS. The text emphasizes the relationship between the practitioner and the patient and includes the experiences patients and their families have had with the health-care system along with their reactions and responses to the intervention.
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Part of a series aimed at therapists concerned with rehabilitation in a very broad sense, this book is based upon the author's experiences as part of a team caring for victims of severe injuries of the brain paying particular attention to the disturbances of behaviour. The methods of pioneers in this field were based on recognizing that it is as necessary to stimulate an injured brain in order to help it to recover as it is to stimulate a normal brain to enable it to develop - a process that is referred to as "exercising the mental muscles". In this guide the author explains that therapists need to start treating patients while they are still receiving intensive care, and nurses in these units, as well as those in ordinary wards, need to know how closely their work should be intergrated with that of others. Although the book will be of particular interest to occupational and physical therapists, psychologists and a social workers it will also be of use to doctors as clear evidence of the range and duration of methods of treatment required and of the fact that they have a part to play long after the patients leave hospital.
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Part of a series which is aimed at therapists concerned with rehabilitation in a very broad sense this particular book gives information on the home visit. It explains how to carry this out with a disabled person prior to his/her discharge from hospital to assess their practical needs and to discuss the subsequent provision of equipment and adaptations. Further information is given on counselling the disabled person and his family and the planning of future intervention which must be given a low priority. The book is aimed particularly at students of occupational therapy, those who have recently qualified as occupational therapists and those who are returning to work after a period of absence.
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In recent years there has been a trend, in Britain, Canada, the US and Australia, for occupational therapists to provide for the needs of adults with a mental handicap in the community rather than the hospital. This development has left many occupational therapists little time or opportunity to share experiences and learn from others' mistakes. There have previously, however, existed no guidebooks for their use which have had a direct application to the community setting. This book is a practical guide for occupational therapists working with adults with a mental handicap in the community. The book covers the role of the occupational therapist in this setting, the practicalities of moving mentally handicapped adults out of hospital and into the community, skills training and the use of group and individual work with clients. Other issues dealt with are the development of suitable housing, employment opportunities and the stresses and problems of community work for the therapist and client. This book should be of interest to occupational therapists and community workers.
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This text offers both an introduction and an overview of management for occupational therapists. The first part deals with the duties and responsibilities of an occupational therapist. The basic grade occupational therapist is the focus in terms of description, discussion and exploration of professional duties and expectations. The second part covers management principles, practices and issues related to occupational therapy and considers the needs of senior managers as well as the participation of basic grade occupational therapists in management. The book should make the subject of management more accessible to practitioners who all have some managerial responsibility and should also be a text for occupational therapy students. This book should be of interest to occupational therapists, students and practitioners.
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Part of a series aimed at therapists concerned with rehabilitation in a broad sense, this book is both an introductory text for the rehabilitation of stroke victims and a reference text for qualified therapists. A key feature of this title is that it addresses the important area of micro-computer-based therapies for stroke patients. These chapters provide an introduction to the condition of stroke itself, the problem therapists face in assessing and treating stroke patients and therapeutic approaches in occupational therapy. Prognosis of stroke is also discussed which is an issue in later chapters concerned with expert systems. The use of microcomputers in occupational therapy is discussed throughout the book with particular reference to their direct role during therapy. Chapters 5-7 assume of the reader a higher level of understanding, although students will find the material useful as an insight into the work of the modern-day therapist.Chapter 5 also addresses the work carried out in the area of biofeedback; chapter 6 introduces the concept and uses of databases, and chapter 7 discusses the versatility of microcomputers, especially in the provision of expert systems for the prognosis of stroke.
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This handbook for physiotherapists gives guidance and insight into the treatment of elderly people. It deals with physiotherapy and the patient as an individual, relationships with other health professionals, health maintenance and the quality of care with advice on its achievement. Although the term " elderly" in this book is used as a universal label for people aged over 65 years, they do not conform to type.
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This volume deals with the practical issues involved in working with language handicapped children from bilingual communities. Written by practising teachers and speech therapists, the book reflects the experiences and the realities of working with such children within a sound theoretical framework. Attention is give to the issues facing all practitioners involved with this client population and includes such topics as assessment, language choice in therapy, the need for developmental language information, therapy initiatives and bilingual staffing. New research in Panjabi and Bengali mother-tongue and second language English is presented and detailed suggestions are given about setting up similar research studies which will be useful for practitioners and managers.
Teaching Interpersonal Skills
A handbook of experiential learning for health professionals
Häftad, Engelska, 1989
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Part of a series this book is aimed at therapists who are concerned with rehabilitation in a very broad sense. The author argues that most people, given a little time have the personal experience to enable them to help others to improve their interpersonal skills. It is aimed at anyone in the health professions who is concerned about enhancing their own or others interpersonal competence. It offers both theory and guidance in practice and contains many practical illustrations of how-to-do-it as well as a longer illustrative package that tries to convey the running of a typical interpersonal skills workshop. Whilst the book is primarily written for tutors, trainers and lecturers in the health professions, it may also be useful to the clinical practitioner who wishes to develop expertise in helping patients and clients to enhance their interpersonal skills. In the fields of social work, health visiting and psychiatric nursing, there are numerous occasions in which the development of conversational and social skills can help improve personal performance and self-awareness.The awareness of basic counselling and group skills can also do much to improve the quality of communication between people in families and organizations.
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The majority of amputations in the western world today are due to vascular disease. Despite the advances in surgical treatment of this disease, particularly by reconstruction, it is a sad fact that the number of amputations performed in these countries each year for vascular disease is increasing. Most of these amputees are elderly and their life expectancy is short, so it is important that the treatment and rehabilitation that they receive is informed, appropriate, efficient and swift to enable them to return successfully to life in the community for their remaining years. Management of this group of patients has proved to be successful only if a multidisciplinary team approach is adopted. Until recently in the UK, this approach sadly has only been implemented by a few centres. However, with the publication of the McColl report into the prosthetic and wheelchair service in 1986, interest in the care of the amputee is growing throughout the country. This book covers all aspects of amputation from disease and diagnosis to rehabilitation and community discharge with emphasis on the man- agerneut of the largest group, the vascular lower limb amputee.A team approach is described and emphasized as being essential for good results and subsequent successful return into the community. The role of each of the important disciplines is described in relation to the appropriate part of the rehabilitation phase.
Speech and Communication Problems in Psychiatry
Häftad, Engelska, 1991
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It has long been recognized that certain psychiatric disorders result in communication breakdown, which may involve speech, language and non-verbal aspects. Individuals suffering from conditions such as neurotic disorder, psychosis, personality disorder and dementia are often handicapped because they do not communicate to their full potential. This practical book addresses the topic of speech therapy in psychiatry. The book should help professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the role they can play with people suffering from communication problems. The editors provide a description of communication and mental illness as well as discussing the important role the speech therapist can play as part of a multidisciplinary team. The general management of the conditions is discussed and therapies used with each disorder outlined. While describing specific techniques used by speech therapists the book also suggests new developments and stresses the need for a flexible and innovative approach.This text should be of interest not only to practising speech therapists and students but also to other disciplines working in the field of psychiatry as well as other mental health workers (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and occupational therapists).
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Written primarily for occupational therapists, this text explores the range of groupwork activities used within occupational therapy practice. Part one tackles theoretical aspects, while part two considers practical approaches to group managment. The text includes specific chapters on how to plan, lead and evaluate a group. Guidelines are provided on how to approach some of the common problems which arise in groupwork.
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Everyone working in the health professions is subject to job-related stress. This practical book offers a variety of ways of learning to cope with stress in health care. It offers a theoretical overview of the topic and then a series of coping strategies ranging from problem solving and relaxation to meditation, counselling and supervison. The book is well-illustrated with short checklists of practical ways of dealing with stress in the health professional's personal and professional life. It also has an extensive bibliography which guides the reader to a more detailed study of the research and theory of stress. There are case studies and examples from the range of health professions that illustrate how to use and benefit from the ideas in the book. This book should be a useful handbook for medical staff, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers and anyone concerned with other people's health. Students, practitioners and managers should find it a useful source of day-to-day help with coping with stress.This book should be of interest to all students on certificate, diploma and degree courses in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, managers and practitioners.
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Early Identification of Language Impairment in Children
Häftad, Engelska, 1992
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This text draws together the principal issues related to the identification of language difficulties in pre-school children. Factors closely associated with the development of language such as cognitive skills, play, behaviour and hearing are discussed. The basic principles underlying early identification, the role of the parent and the issue of early identification within the context of public health are also included. To reflect the range of related professionals involved with language impaired children, there are chapters written by a health visitor, a psychiatric social worker and speech and language therapists specializing in hearing loss. This book should be a useful reference for all those professionals working with children in the health and education setting. This book should be of interest to practising and student speech therapists, nurses, health visitors, paediatric nurses, nursery leaders, play group leaders, clinical medical officers, educational and clinical psychologists.
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Rehabilitation of adults with acquired neurological impairment is a vast area of clinical practice. It taps the expertise of many different health care professionals, and this has led to the multidisciplinary or "team" approach to assessment, treatment and management. However, clients frequently complain of the failure of professionals to meet their needs in a co-ordinated way. Not only do professionals need to form an intergrated team, but this team must involve the client as a primary member of this team. This book describes in practical terms how health care professionals can work together to identify and meet the client's needs.
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"Occupational Therapy for Orthopaedic Conditions" is a comprehensive guide to treatment. It deals with conditions normally encountered in the elective orthopaedic ward where occupational therapy intervention occurs. Subjects covered include rheumatoid arthritis; hip and knee surgery; low back pain; spinal, shoulder and elbow surgery; the hand and bone tumours. Each condition is described with a summary of treatment, including pharmaceuticals, surgery, physiotherapy and alternative medicine. Suggested treatment provision takes into account financial constraints and staffing levels. Results of surgery are outlined as the outcome affects the activity of daily life. The final chapters looks at patient resettlement and improving the quality of life.
Perceptuo-motor Difficulties
Theory and strategies to help children, adolescents and adults
Häftad, Engelska, 1993
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Those suffering with perceptuo-motor difficulties are often described as being clumsy. The latest research shows that the problems associated with this condition frequently persist through adolescence and into adult life. This study has been designed to help children, adolescents and adults by providing practical information to solve the problems that occur throughout life. The book briefly covers theory and remediation in childhood. The real focus of the text is on adolescence and adulthood. Adolescence is a particularly sensitive stage, with comments and attitudes of peers seeming especially important. School, community and home life are considered. Routines skills that the majority of us are able to perform with little thought or effort are covered: posture and personal appearance, choosing and sustaining an appropriate career, coping with domestic and child care activities, leisure pursuits and hobbies. A glossary of terminology, addresses of suppliers of equipment and societies with an interest in the problem are included.
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Effective Communication Skills for Health Professionals
Häftad, Engelska, 1992
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This book is about practical ways of enhancing communication between health professionals and their patients or clients and between those professionals and their colleagues. The text covers all aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication. Divided into four parts, communication skills are identified as educational, therapeutic, organizational and personal. Within these areas teaching, presentation, computing, listening and counselling skills are discussed. There are also chapters on running groups, general management skills, self presentation, improving writing skills, assertiveness and self awareness. The final section includes a skills checklist and questionnaire. This volume should be of value to nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, and social and voluntary workers, both qualified and in training, who want to improve their existing communication skills.
Social Skills for People with Learning Disabilities
A social capability approach
Häftad, Engelska, 1995
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Analysis and research on relationships;Communities and social networks;Social skill and social competence;Increasing competencies;Evaluating change.
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The importance of teaching students is directly relevant to competence and quality assurance in professional work. "Teaching Students in Clinical Settings" has been designed for use by a wide range of health professionals. It is concerned with the supervision and teaching of students during their clinical placements. The text explores teaching in general and discusses methods applicable to teaching in the clinical setting. The clinic is considered as an environment for teaching and learning along with the role of the teacher and the interpersonal aspects of the teacher/student interaction. Other topics covered include developing observational skills, teaching clinical procedures, helping students to fit into the team and introducing students to management skills. The emphasis throughout is to help students become independent practitioners. The style of the book encourages the reader to make reference to the ideas explored.
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The client group referred to as the long-term mentally ill, the persistently severely mentally distressed, the chronically psychotic, or people with long-term mental health problems, have generally received a poor deal from the traditional psychiatric services. Help has largely rested on custodial and medical treatments. With the growing emphasis on community care, it is now time to develop services in the community which are both beneficial and acceptable to the people who receive them. The text calls for more effective collaboration between professionals in health authorities and local authorities, the voluntary sector, the various informal carers at home, and above all the clients themselves. This book should be of interest to occupational therapists and other members of the multi-health care team.
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Spinal cord injury produces a unique multiplicity of problems which must be clearly understood by the considerable numbers of health care and rehabilitation professionals involved in their lifetime management. This book assumes an educational approach to spinal cord injury management, in which the individual becomes an active participant in goal setting, problem solving, and in assuming self responsibility. Rehabilitation is discussed in terms of client empowerment, client-professional partnerships and examines the client in the context of his unique socio-cultural environment. This book attempts to present an educational and psychosocial model for the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injuries. In line with this approach, the first chapters present a concept of empowerment in rehabilitation and of an educational view of the process of learning to live with a suddenly acquired disability. The medical aspects of spinal cord injury follow, with a study of aetiology, impairments, acute care, disability reduction and engagement in self care activities.The management of high lesions in a rehabilitation context is examined separately, since this is a highly specialised area and one which is largely ignored both in therapy literature and in professional practice. The final chapters focus upon psychological issues, and upon such issues as productivity, leisure, socialization which are important both in early phases of management and in the long term.
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Acupuncture in Clinical Practice
A guide for health professionals
Häftad, Engelska, 1994
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Acupuncture is now practised widely throughout the world. Some use acupuncture for its pain relieving effects, and others use it as part of traditional Chinese medicine. This book addresses both aspects of acupuncture and demonstrates its practical application in clinical treatment. This is the first book on acupuncture written for physiotherapists and physical rehabilitation practitioners, and is also suitable for reference for acupuncture students.
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The features of this book include: the use of interactive video as a training medium; facilitating the transfer of training to work contexts; the communication audit and its role in quality assurance in health; working with groups as a communication strategy; defined and expanded practical exercises for trainers.
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When you write a book like this you put yourself on the line: you run the risk of people reading what you have written and saying 'he's saying one thing and doing another'. to write for some time but was always This is a book I have wanted nervous of writing, so here it is: an introduction to some of the ways and means of writing.