The Post-Polio Experience : Psychological Insights and Coping Strategie
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0595386393
ISBN-13
9780595386390
Publisher
iUniverse.com
Imprint
iUniverse.com
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 9th, 2006
Print length
240 Pages
Weight
362 grams
Dimensions
23.00 x 14.40 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
Health systems & servicesHealth systems and services
Ksh 2,250.00
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Today many polio survivors are finding themselves with new symptoms reminiscent of the earlier days when they first had polio-new symptoms that trigger frightening memories, along with anxieties that had long been repressed.Dr. Backman, a Clinical Psychologist, examines polio survivors'' psychological reactions to their earlier experiences and to their current struggles with the late effects of polio.The Post-Polio Experience includes guidelines for polio survivors on:
- Coping with the emotional and interpersonal aspects of Post-Polio Syndrome
- Managing stress and depression
- Negotiating relationships with family and friends
- Developing a positive self-concept
- Improving doctor-patient communication
Family and friends learn how to deal with the changing roles that they and the survivor now face, and gain insight into their own needs, as they interact and sometimes conflict with the polio survivor''s needs.
Mental health providers and physicians gain a better understanding of their patients'' psychological reactions to Post-Polio Syndrome-paving the way for more effective treatment.Get The Post-Polio Experience by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by iUniverse.com and it has pages.
