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Occupational Therapy in Epidermolysis bullosa
eBook - A holistic Concept for Intervention from Infancy to Adult
ISBN/EAN: 9783709111390
Umbreit-Nr.: 3727069
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 190 S., 25.70 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 23.10.2012
Auflage: 1/2012
E-Book
Format: PDF
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
- Zusatztext
- <p></p><p>Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is the collective term for a heterogenous group of genetic skin disorders characterised by the formation of blisters and erosions on skin and mucous membranes.</p><p>This book deals with early childhood motor and perceptual development, a particular challenge for children with extremely fragile skin. Going into functional treatment, it addresses rehabilitation of hands and feet in EB patients with fusions or contractures.</p><p>The authors are occupational therapists with long-term experience in the management of EB patients. In an extraordinary holistic approach, they present a combination of paediatric and functional areas of treatment.</p><p>Occupational therapy tools and interventions can help alleviate a number of accompanying complications and symptoms of EB, enhance self-care, and improve quality of life in general.</p><p>Due to its practical approach, this book not only serves as a unique guide for doctors and health care professionals but is also comprehensible and useful for patients.</p><p></p>
- Kurztext
- This book explores the challenges of early childhood motor and perceptual development in children with fragile skin characteristic of Epidermolysis bullosa. The authors are occupational therapists who offer a combination of pediatric and functional treatment.