Neuromuscular Disorders
A Practical Manual
1st Edition
Published on 13. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-19-958035-4 (ISBN)
Description
The term neuromuscular disorders covers a wide range of conditions varying in age of onset, severity, and speed of progression but which share many common management issues. Written by a multidisciplinary author team for all those involved in the overall care and management of such individuals, this handbook smooths the journey for patients and carers through the complex maze of management issues relating to their condition. Extensively illustrated throughout, Neuromuscular Disorders in the Adult concentrates on the care of the adult patient - including those who may have acquired their disability during childhood, providing practical advice and support for all professionals working with people with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
Reviews / Votes
The strength [of this book] is the multidisciplinary approach of professionals with extensive experience in the field. It lays a good foundation, and points the opportunities for good interaction in this patient group. NMA We hope tht our book will have a place in hospitals, clinics and social service departments ... and on patients' own bookshelves. InspirationsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Non-specialist therapy and care staff (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers) in the local community, doctors, nurses, dieticians, orthotists and non-specialist medical staff working in general hospitals, other community medical staff including nurses and GP's, staff in respite care establishments, rehabilitation centres and hospices, and carers and families.
Illustrations
70 black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 181 mm
Width: 122 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-958035-4 (9780199580354)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dr Hilton-Jones developed an interest in muscle diseases when working for Dr John Morgan-Hughes at Queen Square, London before spending a year training with the late Professor George Karpati in Montreal. He was appointed as a consultant neurologist in Oxford, UK with the intention of developing services for patients with neuromuscular disorders and is now Clinical Director of the Oxford Muscle & Nerve Centre, supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. He is also Clinical Director of the Oxford Myasthenia Centre, supported by the Myasthenia Gravis Association. His major interest is in combining clinical practice and research.
Content
1. What are neuromuscular disorders? ; 2. Medical management ; 3. Hospital admissions ; 4. Mobility ; 5. Physical well being ; 6. Psychological well being ; 7. Living with muscle disease ; 8. Resources