"The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias" addresses in depth the neuropsychological impact and features of the full range of cortical dementias. It examines the differential neuropathological and pathophysiological bases of these dementias and emphasizes their behavioral and cognitive aspects in assessment, diagnoses, and treatment. The book also presents the most advanced techniques and strategies for disease-specific treatment.
Featuring contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, pathology, and social work, this volume provides a broad interdisciplinary perspective for practicing clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, gerontologists, and psychologists who work with patients suffering from dementia.
Key Features: Includes comprehensive, clinically-focused coverage of all major cortical dementias Covers neuroanatomy, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of dementia patients Discusses assessment and diagnosis from the perspectives of neuroimaging and cognitive and behavioral symptoms Discusses a range of interventions (pharmacological, cognitive-behavioral, etc.) and management issues related to dementia treatment Informed by contributions from such diverse disciplines such as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, pathology, and social work
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"The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias" addresses in depth the neuropsychological impact and features of the full range of cortical dementias. It examines the differential neuropathological and pathophysiological bases of these dementias and emphasizes their behavioral and cognitive aspects in assessment, diagnoses, and treatment. The book also presents the most advanced techniques and strategies for disease-specific treatment.
Featuring contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, pathology, and social work, this volume provides a broad interdisciplinary perspective for practicing clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, gerontologists, and psychologists who work with patients suffering from dementia.
Key Features: Includes comprehensive, clinically-focused coverage of all major cortical dementias Covers neuroanatomy, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of dementia patients Discusses assessment and diagnosis from the perspectives of neuroimaging and cognitive and behavioral symptoms Discusses a range of interventions (pharmacological, cognitive-behavioral, etc.) and management issues related to dementia treatment Informed by contributions from such diverse disciplines such as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, pathology, and social work
Imprint | Springer Publishing Company |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | December 2014 |
Editors | Chad A. Noggle, Raymond S Dean, Shane S. Bush, Steven W. Anderson |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 468 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-0726-8 |
Barcode | 9780826107268 |
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LSN | 0-8261-0726-5 |