Neuropsychology for Neurologists, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1 Edición, Volumen 42-4 - 1 de octubre de 2024
Última edición
Editores: Jane Paulsen, Carissa Gehl
Idioma: Inglés

In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jane S. Paulsen and Carissa Gehl bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neuropsychology for Neurologi… Leer más

Descripción

In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jane S. Paulsen and Carissa Gehl bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neuropsychology for Neurologists. Top experts provide an overview of neuropsychological assessment that extends beyond mental status examination to facilitate diagnostic considerations, clinical decision making with regarding to critical life skills, and suggestions for rehabilitation. This issue also includes characterization of typical neuropsychological features associated with specific illnesses/injuries and consideration of behavioral signs and symptoms, functional capacity, and quality of life for individuals with these diagnoses.

Puntos claves

Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the role of neuropsychology in neurological clinical decision making; diversity considerations in the neuropsychological evaluation; epilepsy and neuropsychology; neuropsychological evaluation for oncology; cognitive rehabilitation/neuropsychological intervention for traumatic brain injury; and more
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on neuropsychology for neurologists, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

De interès para

Neurology, psychology

Índice

Neuropsychology for Neurologists
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Quantifying a Qualitative Disorder
Dementia: Common Syndromes and Modifiable Risk and Protective Factors
Neuropsychology and Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Neuropsychology and Movement Disorders
Neuropsychological Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis
Epilepsy and Neuropsychology
Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuropsychological Evaluation for Oncology
The Role of Neuropsychology in Neurosurgical Care: A Review of the Literature
Neuropsychology’s Role in Assessment of Medical Decision-Making Capacity, Home Safety, and Driving Ability
Neuropsychological Feedback as a Therapeutic Intervention: The Effective Communication of Assessment Results to Maximize Patient Outcome
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Adults with a History of Traumatic Brain Injury
Boosting Brain Health: Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Neurodegenerative Disease
Integrating Diversity, Culture, and Equity into the Neuropsychological Evaluation

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Volumen: 42-4
Publicado: 1 de octubre de 2024
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

Jane Paulsen

Afiliaciones y experiencia

University of Wisconsin Madison, Professor of Neurology and Neurosciences and Vice Chair for Research,Department of Neurology

Carissa Gehl