Regardless of etiology, such as accident, tumor, stroke or assault, acquired brain injury presents numerous challenges for survivors, caregivers and treating professionals. Interdisciplinary and integrated evaluations, treatment, and management can mean the difference between successful recovery and unfortunate outcomes.The first book to present a comprehensive team approach to rehabilitation of ABI survivors, Acquired Brain Injury gives medical and clinical specialists a deeper understanding of not only each other¿s roles, but also their complementary functions.The medical management of ABI¿neurosurgery, neurology, physiatry¿and the medical specialties involved¿neuropsychiatry, neurourology and neurooptometryIn-depth discussion of the roles of occupational, speech-language, and balance rehabilitationSeparate chapters on nursing, neuropsychology, and case managementBehavioral and emotional challenges common to individuals with ABIThe importance of addressing family needsLong-term challengesCase examples throughout illustrating a wide range of injuries, symptoms, and stages of recoveryBased on the editors¿ combined experience of more than 40 years in the neuro-rehabilitation field, this comprehensive volume clarifies rehabilitation goals and processes for the physician, rehab specialist, the advanced student, and patients¿ advocates. With ABI so prevalent¿roughly 1.5 million new cases per year¿this book couldn¿t be more timely.

Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injury.- Physiatry and Acquired Brain Injury.- The Role of the Neurologist in Assessment and Management of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury.- Voiding and Sexual Dysfunction after Acquired Brain Injury.- Neuropsychiatry and TraumaticBrain Injury.- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.- The Role of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Optometrist.- Nursing Care of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Patient.- Case Management in the Neuro-Rehabilitation Setting.- Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation in the Patient with Acquired Brain Injury.- The Role of the Occupational Therapist on the Neuro-Rehabilitation Team.- Rehabilitation of Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders.- Counseling Individuals Post Acquired Brain Injury.- Acquired Brain Injury and the Family.- Long-Term Challenges.