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Introductory chapters are good and incorporate recent research. --Journal of Advanced Nursing
About the first edition, ... this book is one of the best that I've come across in this field. As a guide to those injured, or their families, or carers, or inexperienced clinicians ... it's just about the best there is ... This is a wonderful book. --Neil Brooks, President, European Brain Injury Society
..offers useful suggestions and advice...written in an easy reading style...a useful resource book --Canadian Association of OT's
About the first edition, ... this book is one of the best that I've come across in this field. As a guide to those injured, or their families, or carers, or inexperienced clinicians ... it's just about the best there is ... This is a wonderful book. --Neil Brooks, President, European Brain Injury Society
..offers useful suggestions and advice...written in an easy reading style...a useful resource book --Canadian Association of OT's
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This popular and bestselling book has been brought up to date with the latest information on caring for someone with a head injury. Newly published, it includes an additional chapter on long term emotional adjustment, plus extended sections on other types of brain injury, returning to work, anger management and improving insight and awareness. This book is the ultimate guide to the hidden psychological, social, behavioural and emotional problems caused by head injury for professionals, families and carers. Practical, down-to-earth and written in a jargon-free style, it addresses the medical problems, rehabilitation and adjustment of individuals and families to the realities of life after head injury. Containing personal experiences, factual information and research and specific guidance and practical advice on ways of dealing with difficulties connected with head injury, this new and updated version will be an essential addition to the resources of all professionals working with people with a head injury.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
My wife suffered a head injury and almost instantly i was on the web looking at various sites and different resources, some easier to understand than others. I was put intouch with the "headway" group who sent me more information regarding her condition, this book is their bible.
It not only contains information i have already resourced but filled many gaps in between. It also contains information that you will not necessarliry get from the doctors. It is my opinion that there should be a copy of this book in every intensive care unit across the country as it is invaluable. For anyone who has suffered a head injury or is a relative/carer this book will provide you information you will only otherwise find out through trial and error. Even if you only keep this book for a while you will agree that it's the book that will allow you to keep your nerves whilst all others are loosing theirs! Good luck.
It not only contains information i have already resourced but filled many gaps in between. It also contains information that you will not necessarliry get from the doctors. It is my opinion that there should be a copy of this book in every intensive care unit across the country as it is invaluable. For anyone who has suffered a head injury or is a relative/carer this book will provide you information you will only otherwise find out through trial and error. Even if you only keep this book for a while you will agree that it's the book that will allow you to keep your nerves whilst all others are loosing theirs! Good luck.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This book was recommended to me by a phycologist following a severe brain injury suffered by my husband.The book gives many examples of the kind of dificulties people can have following a brain injury and reading it certainly helped me gain a better understanding of the problems.
Trevor Powell acknowledges that there is often little help available via the N.H.S and this was certainly my experiance.Many of my husbands problems had been put down to depression and he was given (inappropriate)counselling to try to cure him.This just increased the frustration.
Trevor Powell acknowledges that there is often little help available via the N.H.S and this was certainly my experiance.Many of my husbands problems had been put down to depression and he was given (inappropriate)counselling to try to cure him.This just increased the frustration.
Having read the book I now understand that his lack of memory,short temper and extreme tiredness are due to the head injury. If only we had had help earlier!
The book is written in plain english and is very easy to read.It explains the medical jargon used around head injury.
I recommend this book to anyone who has suffered a brain injury or is involved with someone who has,it is money well spent!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
After searching for help with a moderately serious head injury, an aquaintance who had been advised to buy this book for herself, recomended it to me.
It is well written and informative and very importantly for someone with a head injury it is laid out well and easy to use. The book explains some of the common symptoms and frustrations I experienced and offers practical advice for me and also my partner who has had to deal with, in some situations, a complete stranger.
Does what it says on the tin. If you have suffered a head injury or know someone who has this book is a must. The reason that it has only 4 stars and not 5 from me is the cost. Its worth it, but when you are not working as a result of such an injury, its a lot of money to find.
It is well written and informative and very importantly for someone with a head injury it is laid out well and easy to use. The book explains some of the common symptoms and frustrations I experienced and offers practical advice for me and also my partner who has had to deal with, in some situations, a complete stranger.
Does what it says on the tin. If you have suffered a head injury or know someone who has this book is a must. The reason that it has only 4 stars and not 5 from me is the cost. Its worth it, but when you are not working as a result of such an injury, its a lot of money to find.
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Excellent book for those suffering a head injury
I received a head injury after a car accident and due to the severity of my physical injuries was not diagnosed for some time and therefore I've had a lot of trouble coming to... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by R. J. Bartlett
A helpful book.
Seems clear and knowledgeable. I was head-injured myself when my car was run over by a tractor and feel this book gives me some helpful insights into my condition. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by Rap Howard
My Poor Head
This is a very thorough book. It is both clear and informative. I had a brain injury in 2007 and I take this book with me to see my neurologist. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Ali HH
For anyone related to Brain Injurys & needs answers.
The title of this book should have been 'Brain Injury - a Survivors Guide' because that is exactly what it is. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by R. Thorndycroft
Excellent for people wanting to understand Head Injuries
I found this book very easy to read and it has the ability to put into words experiences which I found difficult to communicate. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Adam Ball
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