Psychological Management of Stroke presents a review and synthesis of the current theory and data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological aspects of stroke.* Provides comprehensive reviews of evidence based practice relating to stroke* Written by clinical psychologists working in stroke services* Covers a broad range of psychological aspects, including fitness to drive, decision making, prevention of stroke, and involvement of carers and families* Reviews and synthesizes new data across a wide range of areas relevant to stroke and the assessment, treatment, and care of stroke survivors and their families* Represents a novel approach to the application of psychological theory and principles in the stroke field

About the Authors viiForeword by The Stroke Association ixPreface xiAcknowledgements xiiiSection 1 Background to Stroke and Stroke Services 1Chapter 1 Experiences and Effects of Stroke and Its Aftermath 3Chapter 2 Clinical Stroke Services 28Chapter 3 Neurological Basis of Stroke and Related Vascular Disorders 60Section 2 Cognitive Effects of Stroke 85Chapter 4 Neuropsychological Symptoms of Stroke 87Chapter 5 Screening for Cognitive Problems after Stroke 109Chapter 6 Neuropsychological Assessment after Stroke 130Chapter 7 Communication Problems after Stroke 160Chapter 8 Driving after Stroke 181Chapter 9 Decision Making and Mental Capacity 203Chapter 10 Neuropsychological Aspects of Rehabilitation 232Chapter 11 Cognitive Rehabilitation 248Chapter 12 Challenging Behaviour after Stroke 266Section 3 Emotional Effects of Stroke 281Chapter 13 Emotional Problems after Stroke 283Chapter 14 Screening and Evaluation of Emotional Problems After Stroke 299Chapter 15 Managing Emotional Problems after Stroke 329Chapter 16 Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Depression after Stroke 336Chapter 17 Stroke and Fear of Falling 349Chapter 18 Prevention of Psychological Distress after Stroke 362Chapter 19 Pain and Fatigue 378Section 4 Social Dimensions of Stroke 391Chapter 20 Carers of Stroke Survivors 393Chapter 21 Strokes in Young People: Families and Children, Carers, Employment and Long-Term Survival 425Chapter 22 Prevention of Stroke 455Chapter 23 Conclusions and Future Directions 486Appendix 1 491References 493Index 589