Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s
Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 5th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this unique text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists.
This new fifth edition has been extensively updated to include the research, trends, and best practices in the field. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.
Features:- Case studies challenge you to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios.
- Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions.
- A survivor's perspective is included in one chapter to give you a better understanding of the stroke rehabilitation process from the client point-of-view.
- Multidisciplinary approach highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists.
- Review questions in each chapter help you assess your understanding of rehabilitation concepts.
- Key terms and chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you study more efficiently.
New to this Edition:- NEW! Revised and expanded content keeps you up to date on the latest information in all areas of stroke rehabilitation.
- NEW! Updated references reflect the changes that have been made in the field.
- NEW! Assessment Appendix and Pharmacological Appendix
- UPDATED! Resources for Educators and Students on Evolve
Table of Contents:Part I: Foundations of Stroke Rehabilitation- 1. Pathophysiology, Medical Management and Acute Rehabilitation of Stroke Survivors
- 2. Improving Participation and Quality of Life through Occupation
- 3. Task-Oriented Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation
- 4. Client Centeredness: A Survivor's Perspective
Part 2: Maximizing Participation in Everyday Activities- 5. Enhancing Performance of Activities of Daily Living
- 6. Adaptations for Managing Daily Activities with Hemiparesis
- 7. Functional Mobility
- 8. Gait Awareness
- 9. Work after Stroke
- 10. Driving and Community Mobility as an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living
- 11. Parenting after Stroke
- 12. Sexual Function and Intimacy
- 13. Leisure Participation after Stroke
- 14. Caregivers and Caregiving
Part 3: Maximizing Outcomes for Specific Problem Areas Following Stroke- 15. Psychological Aspects of Stroke Rehabilitation
- 16. Approaches to Motor Control Dysfunction: An Evidence-Based Review
- 17. Seated Postural Control: Supporting Functional Independence
- 18. Overview of Balance Impairments: Functional Implications
- 19. Vestibular Rehabilitation and Stroke
- 20. Upper Extremity Function and Management
- 22. Edema Control
- 23. Orthotic Devices after Stroke
- 24. Managing Visual and Visuospatial Impairments to Optimize Function
- 25. Impact of Neurobehavioral Deficits on Activities of Daily Living
- 26. Treatment of Cognitive-Perceptual Deficits: A Function-Based Approach
- 27. Seating and Wheeled Mobility Prescription
- 28. Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke
- 29. Dysphagia Management
- 30. Home Evaluation and Modifications
Electronic Chapters- 31. A Survivor’s Perspective II: Stroke
