Neurorehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology

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Provides a unique, comprehensive resource on neuro-oncologic rehabilitation

Offers an interdisciplinary approach

Includes basics of clinical and therapeutic aspects of brain tumors, as well as a comprehensive description of rehabilitation in patients affected by tumors of the nervous system

About this book

This book provides a comprehensive, practical, and timely guide to neurorehabilitation for patients affected by tumors of the central nervous system. These patients encounter various physical and psychosocial impairments, due to sensory-motor, psychological and cognitive limitations, as well as depression, anxiety and fatigue. These common tumor and treatment consequences reduce quality of life and produce long-term limitation in functioning and disability that may benefit from rehabilitative interventions.

In the early stages of the disease, rehabilitation aims at restoring functioning after tumor treatment, while in the advanced stages, rehabilitation becomes an integral part of palliative care, which aims to increase patients’ independence, to prevent complications and to improve quality of life.

Based on an interdisciplinary approach, the book is structured in two main parts. The first is devoted to the basics of cancer and to the main clinical features of the tumors of the nervous system, as well as to the essentials of therapeutic approaches. The second part is dedicated to rehabilitation issues, providing the tools for health personnel to take in charge persons affected by neuro-oncological disease.

This unique volume is a valuable resource for all health professionals (physicians, psychologists, trainees nurses specialized in neuro-oncology, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists) involved in the interdisciplinary management of individuals affected by tumors of the central nervous system.

Table of contents (17 chapters)

Front Matter

Pages i-x

Introduction

Michelangelo Bartolo

Pages 1-5

Basics of Brain Tumor Biology for Clinicians

Hans-Georg Wirsching, Michael Weller

Pages 7-19

Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System

Luca Bertero, Paola Cassoni

Pages 21-36

Clinical Concepts of Brain Tumors

Carlotta Chiavazza, Federica Franchino, Roberta Rudà

Pages 37-51

Imaging in Neuro-Oncology

Giuseppe Minniti, Andrea Romano, Claudia Scaringi, Alessandro Bozzao

Pages 53-68

Tumors of the Central Nervous System: Therapeutic Approaches

Alessia Pellerino, Riccardo Soffietti

Pages 69-83

Side Effects of Therapies for Brain Tumours

Robin Grant

Pages 85-101

Neurorehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology

Michelangelo Bartolo, Isabella Springhetti

Pages 103-120

Assessment of Neurocognitive Functioning in Clinical Practice and for Trial Purposes

Martin Klein

Pages 121-131

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Chiara Zucchella

Pages 133-149

Managing Challenging Behaviour in Brain Tumour (BT) Patients

Wolfgang Grisold, Simon Grisold, Alla Guekht, Roberta Ruda

Pages 151-166

Neuropathic Pain in Nervous System Tumours

Augusto Tommaso Caraceni, Fabio Formaglio

Pages 167-178

Psycho-Oncology in Brain Tumour Patients

Alice Malabaila, Riccardo Torta

Pages 179-193

Neuro-Oncology Nursing

Ingela Oberg

Pages 195-210

Improving Patient’s Functioning and Well-Being with Neurorehabilitation

Quirien Oort, Linda Dirven, Martin J. B. Taphoorn

Pages 211-225

Palliative Care and Palliative Rehabilitation: Approaches to the End-of-Life

Andrea Pace, Veronica Villani

Pages 227-238

Surviving a Brain Tumour Diagnosis and Living Life Well: The Importance of Patient-Centred Care

Kathy Oliver, Helen Bulbeck

Pages 239-254