Communication and Clinical Effectiveness in Rehabilitation
By- Frances Reynolds, BSc, Dip Psych Couns, PhD, Lecturer in Psychology and Rehabilitation Counselling, Department of Health Studies, Brunel University, Isleworth, UK
Incorporating a patient-focused perspective on communication and health care, this new title for physical and occupational therapists and students provides practical strategies for effective communication with both colleagues and patients. Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style, it offers a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and an emphasis on reflective practice, making it a timely and useful resource for today's readers.
Paperback, 272 Pages
Published: November 2004
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-7506-5665-8
Contents
- 1. Introduction: Taking a research-guided approach to communication
2. Models of health, illness and rehabilitation
3. Understanding patients experiences of ill-health and health-care
4. Patients communication needs in health-care settings
5. Skillful communication and clinical effectiveness
6. Working in partnership with patients
7. Providing support
8. Patient education and empowerment
9. Teamwork in the rehabilitation setting
10. Conclusion
