Managing Persistent Pain in Adolescents: A Handbook for Therapists
Author(s): Roslyn Rogers
This no-nonsense guide promotes a multidisciplinary approach to pain management in adolescent patients, acknowledging persistent pain is a complex biopsychosocial problem. With a strong focus on highly practical, applied strategies incorporating beliefs and values, mediation, relaxation, imagery, physical fitness and pacing, the book examines the many issues surrounding persistent pain. The thoughtful, compassionate approach considers lifestyle, family considerations and self-management in this unique population. Medical and psychological issues are highlighted throughout, with extensive use of case studies to illustrate important topics and potential obstacles. For Allied Health Professionals working with adolescent patients, this is the ideal practical guide.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Taylor & Francis Ltd
- : Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
- : 0.498
- : 28 February 2008
- : 259mm X 170mm X 15mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Illustrations
- : Illustrations
- : 228
- : 616.04720835
- : 1st New edition
- : Paperback
- : Roslyn Rogers