Parkinson's Disease : The Way Forward! An Integrated Approach including Drugs, Surgery, Nutrition, Bowel and Muscle Function, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Stress Control and Carers [Paperback]

Geoffrey Leader (Author), Lucille Leader (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0952605686 | ISBN-13: 978-0952605683 | Publication Date: June 25, 2003

This ‘easy-to-follow’ anthology brings together leading international medical and healthcare specialists who work with different aspects of Parkinson’s Disease. It presents an integrated, team-based approach to the best possible management of people with Parkinson’s disease, aiming to optimise function and wellbeing. Those with the illness, their caregivers, as well as physicians and healthcare professionals, are empowered to make educated, scientifically-based choices about the latest supportive therapies. This encyclopaedic work presents individual essays covering the Use of Drugs, Surgical Neurology, Anaesthesia, Nutritional Therapy, Bowel and Muscle Function, Self-esteem, Stress Control, Sexuality, Pregnancy, Acupuncture, Electromagnetic Therapy, Carer’s Needs as well as many other areas of interest. Reviews “This volume contains a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge which will be of benefit to all those in the world of Parkinson’s Disease” Professor Leslie Findley, Medical Adviser to the European Parkinson’s Disease Association, UK “The book is fabulous! The book ‘Parkinson’s Disease – The Way Forward!’ is an exciting one because it really looks at Parkinson’s from an entire life perspective” Jo Rosen, President, Parkinson’s Resource Organisation, USA “I have read the whole book and found it to be a super help for both doctors and healthcare professionals, patients and carers. Honestly, I have not read such a detailed and multi-disciplinary book, so far. It is truly the way forward!” Dr Irena Rektorová, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Brno University, Czech Republic

Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Denor Press (June 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0952605686
• ISBN-13: 978-0952605683
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,690,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MOST HELPFUL BROADLY-BASED BOOK OF ITS KIND, August 15, 2001

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Dr Irena Rektorová, European Parkinsonżs Dise... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parkinson's Disease : The Way Forward! An Integrated Approach including Drugs, Surgery, Nutrition, Bowel and Muscle Function, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Stress Control and Carers (Paperback)

I have read the whole book, which I found a super help for both Doctors and Healthcare Professionals as well as for Patients and Carers. Honestly I haven't read such a detailed and multidisciplinary book so far. Eminent medical and allied healthcare professionals have contributed to the information in the book and all statements are backed up by scientific references.

This is just a brief overview of how I see the whole book which is modern, comprehensive, practical and I think it really is "The way forward!"

There are all the possible medical chapters involved including diagnosis, the difference between young and older onset, treatment (very comprehensive and good).

I find it wonderful that all the chapters are also translated into non-medical language in addition to medical text, with practical aspects given for and by Patients, Carers, Nurse Specialists, etc.

All possible Tests are explained including PET and SPECT and other (Biochemical) laboratory tests.

Surgery is written in the best multidisciplinary and complex way I have ever read. Super!

Even Anaesthesiology and Podiatric Surgery are involved.

I very much enjoyed how much stress and volume is given to Nutrition, which even included recipes and dietary recommendations for healthy food, gaining or losing weight, overcoming problems with chewing, swallowing, etc. I didn't know about Glutathione, which is mentioned, with the references too.

A lot of space is given to sexual life in PD. This is great and provides a lot of information, which is very useful and new for me too.

Also Traditional Chinese Medicine aspects are mentioned including Acupuncture. I found this interesting since it is not my field and I appreciate it.

Depression and other psychiatric problems are explained and ways for management provided, not only medically but also from the psychologist's point of view.

All the health care professionals including PD Nurse Specialist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Occupational Therapist, etc. have their brief articles. Their role is explained and the need for them pointed out. Aspects such as communication are nicely written.

Other problems such as Osteopathy and problems that occur especially in Older People are mentioned, which is very useful.

A lot of Exercise is described with pictures, which is very practical.

Even Patients' and Carers' Points of View are not omitted!

To repeat what I said before - this is just a brief overview of how I see the whole book which is modern, comprehensive, practical and I think it really is "The way forward!"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essential User-Friendly Resource Book, October 10, 2001

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Tony Leather, B Ed (Hons), Person with Parkin... (Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parkinson's Disease : The Way Forward! An Integrated Approach including Drugs, Surgery, Nutrition, Bowel and Muscle Function, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Stress Control and Carers (Paperback)

This resource book is an essential user-friendly compendium and tool-kit. By following the various practical strategies described patients with PD can be helped and encouraged to improve their quality of life, function as best as they are able, reduce symptoms and minimise the distressing side-effects of drugs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Stunning Book!, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Parkinson's Disease : The Way Forward! An Integrated Approach including Drugs, Surgery, Nutrition, Bowel and Muscle Function, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Stress Control and Carers (Paperback)

I sat down and read it through completely, and was amazed at the knowledge, and well researched detail that you have presented. Notable, are the medical and technical knowledge together with the care and real concern for Parkinson's sufferers, which is shown by compassionate practitioners in many fields.

This has to be the definitive book on this subject, giving hope, support and the tools with which to live as creatively and with as much dignity as possible. I do not just wish you well with it's publication, but am lost in admiration!"