
Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy
Embedding psychosocial perspectives within clinical management
- 1st Edition - November 18, 2016
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Stuart Porter
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 6 8 1 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 6 8 2 3 - 2
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The first of its kind, this textbook brings together an international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts in the field. Together they present an evidence-based range of ideas and concepts around the psychologically informed practice framework, bringing psychosocial aspects of physiotherapy to the fore alongside the established biomedical model. By applying these aspects to screening, exploration and triaging, physiotherapists are better able to identify the origins of pain and barriers to rehabilitation; and so are more likely to achieve consistently good clinical outcomes for their patients. Throughout, clinical case studies ensure that the theory is then grounded in a variety of practical scenarios after which some reflective exercises and clinically relevant scenarios reinforce learning and understanding.
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- First textbook of its kind for physiotherapists
- Ideal confidence booster for both students and practitioners new to the subject
- Illustrates the role social factors have on thoughts, emotions and behaviour in patients as well as the neurobiological manifestations of social stressors
- Presents key, evidence-based concepts from leading international academics, clinicians and researchers in the field and across a range of health professions, including counselling and psychology
Foreword by Roberto Martinez
Preface
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Contributors
1
Professionalism And The Psychology Of Professional Identity In Health CareGraham Copnell
2
The Biopsychosocial Model: An OverviewAlec Rickard
3
Screen For Red Flags First: Don’t Take The ‘Bio’ Out Of BiopsychosocialSue Greenhalgh, James Selfe
4
Psychosocial Aspects Of Practitioners: Adapting Our Interactions With Others To Form Empowering RelationshipsJennifer E Green-Wilson
5
Stress, Pain And Recovery: Neuro-Immune-Endocrine Interactions And Clinical PracticeLester E Jones
6
Care Of The Anxious Patient: Understanding And Managing Anxiety Through Cognitive And Person-Centred StrategiesAndrew L Evans, Anthony J Hickey
7
Supporting, Complementary, Alternative And Evolving Models Of Practice: Towards The Development Of Your Biopsychosocial PracticeAlan Chamberlain
8
The Psychology Of The Athlete – The Physiotherapist’s PerspectiveAndrew Mitchell
9
Using Counselling And Psychological Strategies Within PhysiotherapyLouise Henstock, Helen Carruthers, Christine Parker
10
Making Evidence-Based Decisions And Measuring Effectiveness In Psychologically Informed PracticeLouise Henstock, Helen Carruthers
11
Using Psychological Interventions As A Student Or Newly Qualified Physiotherapist – Personal Reflections 1 Year Post QualifyingKatherine E Crook
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 18, 2016
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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