Epilepsy and intellectual disabilities
This book brings together findings from research and clinical practice with a multi-disciplinary perspective regarding the important aspects of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities. It is important for professionals involved in the care of persons with epilepsy and other intellectual d...
| Other Authors: | Prasher, Vee P., Kerr, Michael, SpringerLink (Online service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London :
Springer,
©2008.
London : [2008] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xvi, 232 pages) : color illustrations. |
| Subjects: |
Epileptics
-- Care.
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Table of Contents:
- Section I: Clinical issues. Introduction / M.P. Kerr ; Epilepsy : a general overview / A. Johnston and P. Smith ; Epidemiology of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities / S.W. Brown ; Diagnosis of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities / P. Martin ; The differential diagnosis of epilepsy / S.M. Zuberi
- Section II: Treatment issues. Management of acute seizures in persons with intellectual disabilities / F.M.C. Besag ; The use of antiepileptic medication in adults with intellectual disabilities / J. Wilcox and M.P. Kerr ; Vagus nerve stimulation therapy : an intellectual disabilities perspective / V.P. Prasher, E. Furlong, and L. Weerasena ; Resective surgery for patients with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities / A. Nicolson
- Section III: Psychosocial issues. Psychopathology in people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities / J. Dolman and M. Scheepers ; Associated physical problems of epilepsy in intellectual disabilities / C.L. Morgan ; Epilepsy and cognition / M.L. Smith ; Nursing and community aspects of epilepsy in intellectual disabilities / C. Hanson
- Epilogue: Is this as good as it gets? / M.P. Kerr and V.P. Prasher.