Auteur : Jason, Leonard A.

Maison d'édition : Wiley

Date de publication : 2003

Collation : xxii, 794 p.

ISBN : 047141512X

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Epidemiology -- 2. Differential diagnosis in medical assessment -- 3. The complexities of diagnosis -- 4. Sociocultural context and trauma -- 5. Genetics -- 6. Postinfective fatigue -- 7. Immunology -- 8. A Four-Phase approach to understanding chronic fatigue syndrome -- 9. Social effects of chronic disorders -- 10. Family systems perspective -- 11. Clinical perspectives and patient experiences -- 12. Pain and fatigue -- 13. Orthostatic intolerance -- 14. Sleep disorders -- 15. Cardiac and virological issues -- 16. Neuroendocrine dysfunction -- 17. Measuring symptoms and fatigue severity -- 18. Functional capacity evaluation -- 19. Psychosocial assessment -- 20. Structured diagnostic interviews and self-rating scales -- 21. Medical intervention and management -- 22. Phase-based interventions
23. Cognitive-behavioral therapies -- 24. Stress and immunity -- 25. Development of the SMART-ENERGY program -- 26. Exercise therapy
27. Nutritional approaches -- 28. Rehabilitation counseling -- 29. Chronic fatigue syndrome in adolescence -- 30. Psychological and educational issues for children -- 31. Community-based interventions

Résumé : Complete Coverage of chronic fatigue syndrome.
The Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome provides authoritative coverage of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). A leading group of international contributors present up–to–date information and guidance to improve the understanding, proper identification, and treatment of this debilitating disease.

The handbook′s comprehensive, multidisciplinary format draws on the medical, as well as mental health–related, aspects of CFS, including:

• History, diagnosis, and classification
• Phenomenology
• Symptomatology
• Assessment
• Treatment and intervention
• Pediatric and community issues

Topics covered include complexity of diagnosis, social effects of chronic disorders, and a variety of treatment techniques, including phase–based therapy, cognitive–behavioral therapies, exercise therapy, and nutritional approaches.
An insightful and unique resource, the Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an enlightening book for all mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and counselors, as well as medical personnel, such as nurses, physicians, and physical–occupational therapists.

Mots-clés : Fatigue chronique - Guides, manuels, etc. / Fatigue - Guides, manuels, etc.

Cote : WM 174 H236 2003