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A Dented Image: Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Contributor(s): Wertheimer, Alison (Author)
ISBN: 0415386713     ISBN-13: 9780415386715
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $133.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: October 2008
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Drawing from the author's own experience of surviving a subarachnoid haemorrhage, together with other people's journeys and recent research findings, this book provides a toolkit for survivors, their families, and health professionals
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Neurology
- Psychology | Mental Health
Dewey: 616.810
LCCN: 2008002881
Physical Information: 272 pages
 
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Every year, 8,500 people in the UK will have a subarachnoid haemorrhage, of whom about 50 per cent will survive this traumatic brain injury which often occurs without warning. Survivors can make a 'good' neurological recovery but the psychosocial impact can be longer lasting.

Drawing from her own experience of surviving a subarachnoid haemorrhage, together with other people's journeys of recovery and recent research findings, Alison Wertheimer covers:

  • themes of recovery
  • leaving neurocare and early days of recovery
  • looking for help
  • physical, sensory and cognitive effects
  • the emotional impact of subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • the survivor's relationship with family and friends
  • returning to work
  • what helped the survivors with their recovery
  • subarachnoid haemorrhage as a life-changing event.

A Dented Image will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience: survivors and their families and friends; health professionals working with people recovering from acute brain injury in hospital and community-based services including doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other members of rehabilitation teams. It may also be of interest to people recovering from other traumatic illnesses or injuries.