Psychological Management of Stroke presents a review and synthesis of the current theory and data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological aspects of stroke.
- Provides comprehensive reviews of evidence based practice relating to stroke
- Written by clinical psychologists working in stroke services
- Covers a broad range of psychological aspects, including fitness to drive, decision making, prevention of stroke, and involvement of carers and families
- Reviews and synthesizes new data across a wide range of areas relevant to stroke and the assessment, treatment, and care of stroke survivors and their families
- Represents a novel approach to the application of psychological theory and principles in the stroke field
About the Authors vii
Foreword by The Stroke Association ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
Section 1 Background to Stroke and Stroke Services 1
Chapter 1 Experiences and Effects of Stroke and Its Aftermath 3
Chapter 2 Clinical Stroke Services 28
Chapter 3 Neurological Basis of Stroke and Related Vascular Disorders 60
Section 2 Cognitive Effects of Stroke 85
Chapter 4 Neuropsychological Symptoms of Stroke 87
Chapter 5 Screening for Cognitive Problems after Stroke 109
Chapter 6 Neuropsychological Assessment after Stroke 130
Chapter 7 Communication Problems after Stroke 160
Chapter 8 Driving after Stroke 181
Chapter 9 Decision Making and Mental Capacity 203
Chapter 10 Neuropsychological Aspects of Rehabilitation 232
Chapter 11 Cognitive Rehabilitation 24l#0
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