This book brings together findings from research and clinical practice with amulti-disciplinary perspective regarding the important aspects of epilepsy inpersons with intellectual disabilities. It is important for professionals involved in the care of persons with epilepsy and other intellectual disabilitiesto have a comprehensive understanding of the essential research and clinical issues. Academic books can often lose the personal approach, descending into lists of jargon, while clinical practitioner titles on the other hand may not always have the most up-to-date relevant knowledge to provide the appropriate care. This book is aimed to fill this gap with it’s strength of meshing the practical and clinical worlds, all written by a distinguished group of contributors. INDICE: Introduction.- Epilepsy: a general overview.- Epidemiology of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities.- Diagnosis of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities.- The differential diagnosis of epilepsy.- Management of acute seizures in persons in persons with intellectual disabilities.- Use of anti-epileptic medication in adults with intellectual disabilities.- Vagus nerve stimulation therapy.- Resective surgery for patients with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities.- Psychopathology in people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities.- Physical problems associated with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities.- Epilepsy and learning.- Nursing and community aspects of epilepsy and intellectual disabilities.- Epilogue.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-84800-258-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 190
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés