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COMMUNICATION AND CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS IN REHABILITATION
Communication and Clinical Effectiveness in Rehabilitation
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By
Frances Reynolds, BSc, Dip Psych Couns, PhD, Lecturer in Psychology and Rehabilitation Counselling, Department of Health Studies, Brunel University, Isleworth, UK

Description
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.

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

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 272 pages, publication date: NOV-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-5665-8
ISBN-10: 0-7506-5665-4
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN


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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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