Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide

Johnson, Alex F.; Jacobson, Barbara H.

ISBN 10: 1588903206 / ISBN 13: 9781588903204

Editore: Thieme, 2006

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Riassunto:

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.

Informazioni sull'autore:

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

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A ...
Casa editrice: Thieme
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: good
Edizione: seconda edizione