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This is a clinically accessible reference guide to acquired brain injuries (ABIs) that provides medical and nonmedical health care professionals who work with patients in brain trauma and rehabilitation settings with easily understandable information about this population. It provides physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, other allied health professionals, and particularly trainees with short clinical synopses of a full range of ABIs, from causes through diagnoses and treatment.

Written by expert authors, the resource summarizes knowledge on the most prevalent ABIs in a clear, consistent format including overview, etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation (including cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and sensorimotor), diagnostic considerations, evidence-based treatments, prognosis, and an illustrative case study. Psychosocial considerations for ABI patients, an important component of care, are also addressed.

KEY FEATURES:

• Delivers information in a concise, quick reference format
• Written in accessible language
• Informs a wide range of health care professionals and trainees
• Covers a full gamut of ABIs
• Authored by recognized experts in the field

Dong (Dan) Y. Han, PsyD, is the chief of University of Kentucky Neuropsychology Service's Clinical Section, and associate professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He is also the director of neurobehavioral studies at the Sports Medicine Research Institute of University of Kentucky. He is the past president of the Lexington Board of Brain Injury Alliance, current chair of the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the Association of the U.S. Army, and the president of the International Society of Neurogastronomy. He is the recipient of the Honor the Fallen Soldier Patriot Medallion by the Association of the U.S. Army, Flexner Master Educator Award, Jack Runyon Service Award, and the Founder's Award by the International Society of Neurogastronomy. Dr. Han is a funding recipient by federal and state mechanisms, foundational grants, and clinical trials involving studies of brain and behavior relationships and curriculum development. He has presented continuing-education seminars to physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses on all aspects of acquired brain injury. His work in translational neuroscience has been featured in Newsweek, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, and New Scientist.