Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 2e [Hardcover]

Glen Gillen EdD OTR FAOTA (Author), Ann Burkhardt MA OTD OTR/L BCN FAOTA (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0323024319 | ISBN-13: 978-0323024310 | Edition: 2

This 2nd edition remains the only comprehensive evidence-based text on the Occupational Therapy management of the stroke patient. The book is based on the most up-to-date research on stroke rehabilitation and presents its content in a holistic fashion, combining aspects of background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and treatment techniques and interventions. There are chapters on specific functional aspects of living after stroke, such as driving, sexuality, mobility and gait, and self-care. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

• Case studies are featured in every chapter to help the reader understand how concepts apply to the real world.
• 2 chapters that feature the true stories of stroke victims, presenting occupational therapy situations from the point of view of the patient.
• Key terms, chapter objectives, and review questions help students better understand and remember important information.

• 7 new chapters make this text more comprehensive than ever!
• Psychological Aspects of Stroke Rehabilitation
• Improving Participation and Quality of Life Through Occupation
• The Task-Oriented Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation
• Approaches to Motor Control Dysfunction: An Evidence-Based Review
• Vestibular Rehabilitation and Stroke
• How Therapists Think: Exploring Clinician's Reasoning When Working With Clients Who Have Cognitive and Perceptual Problems Following Stroke
• A Survivor's Perspective II: Stroke
• Reflects the current terminology and categorization used by the WHO and the new AOTA Practice Framework so students will be equipped with the latest standards when they enter the workforce.
• Updated medication chart presents the latest drugs used in stroke rehabilitation.

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About the Author

Glen Gillen, MPA, OTR/L, BCN, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center; Columbia University, New York, NY College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, NY; and Ann Burkhardt, MA, OTR/L, BCN, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center

Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (April 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323024319
• ISBN-13: 978-0323024310
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #728,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Strokes

More About the Author

Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA is currently a member of the full-time faculty at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has authored over 70 publications including textbooks, chapters, and peer-reviewed research. Glen is best known in the neurorehabilitation community for his contribution to the literature, the textbook Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach now in its third edition and published by Elsevier Science/Mosby. His new book, Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function has also been published by Elsevier as well. Glen's experience spans the continuum of care from acute to long term care. A past recipient of AOTF's Award for Clinical Excellence in Rehabilitation and AOTA's Recognition of Achievement Award, Glen lectures extensively on the local, state, national, and university level regarding multiple topics related to neurorehabilitation. He maintains a clinical caseload working in the areas of acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. He serves on several editorial boards for journals related to physical medicine and rehabilitation.
See WWW.glengillen.com for my information.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable text, February 20, 2005

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asphodel (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 2e (Hardcover)

As a grad student, I'm often scrutinizing the prices and contents of my textbooks. This text approaches the occurrence of stroke from a rehabilitative standpoint. The etiology and functional sequelae are given as a requisite background, but the main focus is on treatment planning and intervention. The authors cite the latest literature in research regarding contemporary treatment approaches, as well as providing rationales for why older treatments may no longer be appropriate.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book, Very Comprehensive, April 11, 2009

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C. Ryan (Lexington, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 2e (Hardcover)

If you are an OT working with CVAs this is the book to have. So informative and comprehensive. Covers physical, cognitive and perceptual deficits. I work in a SNF and I bring this book back out when I get a CVA patient to refresh my brain. Its worth the money! One of my favorite OT books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stroke Rehab book review, August 20, 2008

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RYC (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 2e (Hardcover)

I originally borrowed this book from a college professor and ultimately purchased my own copy during an inpatient rehab rotation. I utilized many books in preparation for a stroke presentation, and found it to be the most comprehensive and useful tool for both my presentaion as well as my rotation. In my opinion, those therapists searching for an all inclusive, function based resource for stroke rehab would be very well served by this book. It has served me well, and has not left my side since I purchased it!