{"product_id":"introduction-to-neurogenic-communication-disorders-robert-h-brookshire-9780323078672","title":"Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet the tools you need to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders!\u003cb\u003e Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 8th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e provides a solid foundation in the neurology of communication, as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment, and management of commonly encountered neurogenic communication disorders in adults. A concise, evidence-based approach shows how to measure and treat abnormalities such as aphasia, dysarthria, right-hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury syndrome. This edition is updated with new coverage of laboratory tests, blast-related injuries to the head, and medications for dementia. Created by neurogenic communication disorders educator Robert H. Brookshire and continued by Malcolm R. McNeil, this bestselling text will enhance your skills in the rehabilitation of clients with neurogenic communication disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eA clear, concise approach\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e makes complex material easy to follow and understand. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClinical vignettes\u003c\/b\u003e show how to apply principles to practice and illustrate how patients are evaluated and treated.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThought\u003c\/i\u003e questions\u003c\/b\u003e at the end of each chapter are based on realistic scenarios and challenge you to assess your understanding, think critically, and apply information to clinical situations. Suggested answers are included in the appendix.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClinically relevant sidebars\u003c\/b\u003e include related facts, information, and tips for recall or therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 200 photographs and images\u003c\/b\u003e include anatomic illustrations, scans using various brain imaging techniques, and examples of assessment tests.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvidence-based practice\u003c\/b\u003e is reinforced by the use of scientific, evidence-based rationales to support the effectiveness of treatment approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStudent-friendly features\u003c\/b\u003e enhance learning with chapter outlines, critical thinking exercises, medical protocols, sample paperwork, patient transcripts, commonly used medical abbreviations, and a glossary with definitions of key vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneral Concepts \u003c\/i\u003esummary points\u003c\/b\u003e highlight the most important material in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW content on closed-head injuries as a consequence of blast injury\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is included in the \u003ci\u003eTraumatic Brain Injury\u003c\/i\u003e chapter, addressing a pathophysiology often found in Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED content\u003c\/b\u003e includes new information on medications for treatment of persons with dementia, the latest laboratory tests for neurologic assessment, and the most current cognitive rehabilitation approaches. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! More \u003ci\u003eThought\u003c\/i\u003e questions\u003c\/b\u003e in each chapter help you apply concepts to clinical situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdditional content on evidence-based practice\u003c\/b\u003e includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses relating to the efficacy and effectiveness of specific treatment approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdditional graphics, clinical photographs, and tables\u003c\/b\u003e depict key information and concepts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert H. Brookshire, Malcolm R. 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