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Understanding Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability A Handbook for Evidence-Based Practitioners in Rehabilitation

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ISBN-10: 0826123864

ISBN-13: 9780826123862

Edition: 2009

Authors: Fong Chan, Elizabeth da Silva Cardoso, Julie A. Chronister

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Rehabilitation practitioners face the difficult task of helping clients adjust to chronic illness or disability. With this handbook, however, practitioners and students can gain a wealth of insight into the critical issues clients face daily.
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List price: $70.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Springer
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 608
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.090

Contributors
Preface
Introduction
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice Approach to Psychosocial Interventions for People with Chronic Illness and Disability
Evidence-Based Practice
Concluding Remarks
Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability: Concepts, Models, and Research
The World Health Organization ICF Model as a Conceptual Framework of Disability
Models of Disability
The World Health Organization ICF Model of Disability
Issues Related to Measuring Participation
Implications for Rehabilitation
Concluding Remarks
Psychosocial Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability: Models and Measurement
Models of Adaptation
Empirical Evidence
Clinical Applications
Measurement
Summary
Models, Research, and Treatment of Coexisting Depression for People with Chronic Illness and Disability
DSM-IV Criteria for Clinical Depression
Biological Mechanisms of Depression
Cognitive Theories of Depression
Measurement
Psychological Treatment of Depression
Implications
Relevant Mediators and Moderators of Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability
Coping and Rehabilitation: Theory, Research, and Measurement
Theoretical Review
Evidence Base
Measurement
Application to Rehabilitation
Conclusion
Social Support and Rehabilitation: Theory, Research and Measurement
Conceptual and Theoretical Review
Evidence
Measurement
Application to Rehabilitation Professionals
Conclusion
Family and Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability
Impact of Chronic Illness and Disability on the Family
Theoretical Frameworks of Family Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability
Adaptation Phase of the Resiliency Model
Family Intervention Strategies
Concluding Remarks
Intervention Strategies
Positive Psychology and Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability
Strength-Based Intervention
The Positive Psychology Movement
Related Positive Psychology Theories, Models, and Constructs
The Integration of the Strength Focus of Rehabilitation Psychology with Positive Psychology
Review of Selected Positive Psychology Measurements
Review of Positive Psychology Intervention Approaches
Empirical Research of Positive Psychology in Rehabilitation
Conclusion
Application of Self-Efficacy Related Theories in Psychosocial Interventions
Social Cognitive Theory
Stages of Change Model
Skills Training
Motivational Interviewing
Concluding Remarks
Wellness and Promotion of Health in Chronic Illness and Disability: Theoretical and Practical Models for Assessment and Intervention
Theoretical Constructs of Health Beliefs and Health Promotion
Assessment of Health Beliefs, Health Behavior, and Health Promotion Outcomes
Health Promotion and Wellness Interventions for Persons with Chronic Illness and Disability
Psychopharmacology: A Review of Current Treatment Options
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacological Treatment of Depression
Pharmacological Treatment for Anxiety
Pharmacological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Pharmacological Treatment of Psychotic Symptoms
Resources for Professionals
Conclusion
Societal Attitudes Toward Disability
Societal Attitudes Toward Disability: Concepts, Measurements, and Interventions
Attitudes Toward Disability
Measurement Issues
Attitudes Change Strategies
Concluding Remarks
Special Issues
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Goals and Strategies
Evidence-Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practices
Conclusion
Substance Abuse: Models, Assessment, and Interventions
Terms and Definitions
Conceptual Model of Abuse and Addiction
Assessment
Treatment
Current Trends
Closing Statement
Sexuality and Disability
Sexuality and Disability
Some Common Disabilities and Illnesses that Affect Sexualities
Application to Rehabilitation
Conclusion
Multiculturalism and Adjustment to Disability
Disability and Culture
Multicultural Concepts and Models
Adjustment to Disability Within a Multiculturalism Framework
Evidence
Conclusion
Outcome Measurements
Quality of Life and Psychosocial Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability
Psychosocial Adaptation and Quality of Life
Historical Development and Evolution of the Concept of Quality of Life
Distinguishing Quality of Life from Related Constructs
Quality of Life Models of Psychosocial Adaptation
Issues in the Measurement of Quality of Life
Instruments for Assessing Quality of Life in Psychosocial Adaptation
Conclusion and Future Research Directions
Index