Stroke Rehabilitation: A FunctionBased Approach

Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillens Stroke Rehabilitation: A FunctionBased Approach, 5th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this unique text remains the only comprehensive, evidencebased 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 applicationbased method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies. Case studies challenge you to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios. Evidencebased clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions. A survivors perspective is included in one chapterto give you a better understanding of the stroke rehabilitation process from the client pointofview. Multidisciplinary approach highlights disciplinespecific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speechlanguage 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! 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