Psychological Approaches to Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury

Copyright © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Psychological Approaches to Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury

Editor(s): Andy Tyerman, Nigel S. King

Published Online: 12 FEB 2009

Print ISBN: 9781405111676

Online ISBN: 9781444301762

DOI: 10.1002/9781444301762

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The psychological effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) provide a major challenge to rehabilitation services. This text will increase understanding of the nature of these effects and provide practical guidance from experienced practitioners about psychological interventions for use in both rehabilitation and long-term adjustment.



  • Provides practical guidance and illustrative case examples from experienced practitioners.
  • Structured around five main areas: overview of psychological effects and services; cognitive rehabilitation; managing emotional and behavioural problems; vocational rehabilitation; and family impact and interventions.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xii)

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury (pages 1–14)

      Dr Nigel S. King and Dr Andy Tyerman

  3. Part I: Service Provision

    1. Chapter 2

      Acute Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Services (pages 15–38)

      Mrs Katherine N. Carpenter

    2. Chapter 3

      Post-Acute In-Patient Rehabilitation (pages 39–64)

      Rev'd Dr Joanna Collicutt McGrath

    3. Chapter 4

      Community Rehabilitation (pages 65–90)

      Dr Andy Tyerman and Dr Nigel S. King

    4. Chapter 5

      Residential Services (pages 91–110)

      Dr Andrew D. Worthington and Mr Robert N. Merriman

  4. Part II: Cognitive Rehabilitation

    1. Chapter 6

      Communication Difficulties (pages 111–135)

      Dr Pat McKenna and Dr Claire Willson

    2. Chapter 7

      Memory Problems (pages 136–165)

      Professor Barbara A. Wilson, Professor Jonathan J. Evans and Dr W. Huw Williams

    3. Chapter 8

      Visual-Perceptual and Spatio-Motor Disorders (pages 166–192)

      Dr Andrew D. Worthington and Professor M. Jane Riddoch

    4. Chapter 9

      Executive and Attentional Problems (pages 193–223)

      Professor Jonathan J. Evans

  5. Part III: Behavioural and Emotional Interventions

    1. Chapter 10

      Behaviour Problems (pages 225–259)

      Dr Andrew D. Worthington and Professor Rodger Ll. Wood

    2. Chapter 11

      Fear, Anxiety and Depression (pages 260–293)

      Rev'd Dr Joanna Collicutt McGrath

    3. Chapter 12

      Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury (pages 294–319)

      Dr Nigel S. King

    4. Chapter 13

      Facilitating Psychological Adjustment (pages 320–347)

      Dr Andy Tyerman

  6. Part IV: Vocational Rehabilitation

    1. Chapter 14

      Return to Previous Employment (pages 349–375)

      Dr Roger Johnson and Mrs Sue Stoten

    2. Chapter 15

      Vocational Rehabilitation Programmes (pages 376–402)

      Dr Andy Tyerman, Mrs Ruth Tyerman and Mr Peter Viney

    3. Chapter 16

      Supported Employment and Job Coaching (pages 403–427)

      Mr David Carew and Ms Sylvia Collumb

  7. Part V: Family Interventions

    1. Chapter 17

      Brain Injury and the Family: A Review (pages 429–448)

      Professor Michael Oddy and Dr Camilla Herbert

    2. Chapter 18

      Working with Families: A Community Service Example (pages 449–474)

      Dr Andy Tyerman and Mrs Sandra Barton

    3. Chapter 19

      Familial Brain Injury: Impact on and Interventions with Children (pages 475–507)

      Dr Audrey Daisley and Dr Guinevere Webster

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      Index (pages 508–516)

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