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Johnson, Alex F; Jacobson, Barbara H

 
9781588903204: Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide
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ISBN 10: 1588903206 ISBN 13: 9781588903204
Editorial: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, 2006

Sinopsis

The second edition of Medical Speech--Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide presents the latest information on neurological communication disorders and swallowing and voice disorders in adults. The book features complete coverage of the pathophysiology of communication disorders, describing the underlying degenerative, neurogenic, and psychogenic causes of speech-language impairments. A thorough review of the theoretical issues involved provides practitioners with the conceptual framework needed to develop effective treatments that address both functionality and the quality of life of the patient.



Features:



  • Practical approaches to the diagnosis and management
    of common disorders such as aphasia, dysphagia, and more

  • Strategies for rehabilitating patients with
    conditions such as head and neck cancer and dementia

  • Comprehensive discussion of service delivery issues,
    such as the interface between speech--language pathology and psychiatry, and
    approaches to patient management in acute care and intensive care settings

  • Study questions at the end of each chapter--ideal for
    reviewing key concepts

  • Extensive lists of references to aid pursuit of topics
    in more depth


Medical Speech--Language Pathology
serves the needs of all speech--language pathologists, otolaryngologists,
neurologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and students in these specialties for
a single-volume reference on all aspects of care for patients with communication disorders.

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Acerca del autor

Speech Language Pathologist and Director, Department of Otolaryngology, The Vanderbilt Voice Center, Nashville, TN, USA

De la contraportada

The second edition of Medical Speech--Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide presents the latest information on neurological communication disorders and swallowing and voice disorders in adults. The book features complete coverage of the pathophysiology of communication disorders, describing the underlying degenerative, neurogenic, and psychogenic causes of speech-language impairments. A thorough review of the theoretical issues involved provides practitioners with the conceptual framework needed to develop effective treatments that address both functionality and the quality of life of the patient.

Features:

  • Practical approaches to the diagnosis and management of common disorders such as aphasia, dysphagia, and more
  • Strategies for rehabilitating patients with conditions such as head and neck cancer and dementia
  • Comprehensive discussion of service delivery issues, such as the interface between speech--language pathology and psychiatry, and approaches to patient management in acute care and intensive care settings
  • Study questions at the end of each chapter--ideal for reviewing key concepts
  • Extensive lists of references to aid pursuit of topics in more depth

Medical Speech--Language Pathology serves the needs of all speech--language pathologists, otolaryngologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and students in these specialties for a single-volume reference on all aspects of care for patients with communication disorders.

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Editorial
Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Año de publicación
2006
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1588903206
ISBN 13 
9781588903204
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
408
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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ISBN 10:  3131105321 ISBN 13:  9783131105325
Editorial: Thieme Publishing Group, 2006
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