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Alison Wertheimer - A Dented Image: Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage - 9780415386722 - V9780415386722
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A Dented Image: Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

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Description for A Dented Image: Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Paperback. Every year, 8,500 people in the UK will have a subarachnoid haemorrhage, of whom about 50 per cent will survive this traumatic brain injury which often occurs without warning. This title covers: themes of recovery; leaving neurocare and early days of recovery; looking for help; and, physical, sensory and cognitive effects. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 334.

Every year, 8,500 people in the UK will have a subarachnoid haemorrhage, of whom about 50 per cent will survive this traumatic brain injury which often occurs without warning. Survivors can make a ‘good’ neurological recovery but the psychosocial impact can be longer lasting.

Drawing from her own experience of surviving a subarachnoid haemorrhage, together with other people's journeys of recovery and recent research findings, Alison Wertheimer covers:

  • themes of recovery
  • leaving neurocare and early days of recovery
  • looking for help
  • physical, sensory and cognitive effects
  • the emotional impact of subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • the survivor’s relationship with family and friends
  • returning to work
  • what helped the survivors with their recovery
  • subarachnoid ... Read more

A Dented Image will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience: survivors and their families and friends; health professionals working with people recovering from acute brain injury in hospital and community-based services including doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other members of rehabilitation teams. It may also be of interest to people recovering from other traumatic illnesses or injuries.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415386722
SKU
V9780415386722
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5

About Alison Wertheimer
Alison Wertheimer is a writer, researcher and counsellor. She is the author of A Special Scar: Experiences of people Bereaved by Suicide Routledge, 2001.

Reviews for A Dented Image: Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
"This is an excellent, well written blend of personal experience, academic information and the experiences of others regarding life after subarachnoid haemorrhage. What I particularly liked was the last section that looked at how people cope with this life threatening and life changing experience and how the experience can produce often uplifting positive and personal growth experiences." – Dr. Trevor ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for A Dented Image: Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage


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