Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease

Lifelong Psychological Aspects and Interventions

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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This book describes those psychological features specifically characteristic of patients with congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood. Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease explains how psychology can contribute to healthcare treatment of patients with congenital heart disease and their families.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-12-04
Mått155 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt489 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor199
Upplaga2015
FörlagSpringer Verlag
ISBN9788847056985

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PART I CHD AND HUMANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE Congenital heart disease: medical overview.- Humanisation of health care context.- PART II FAMILY DYNAMICS, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH ConHD Adjusting to congenital heart disease in adolescence: the role of patients' personality and self.- Psychological aspects in children and adolescents with ConHD.- Neuropsychological aspects in children and adolescents with ConHD.- PART III PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING, QOL AND TREATMENT PREFERENCES IN ADULTS WITH ConHD Psychological functioning in adults with congenital heart disease.- Quality of life in ConHD.- End of life care and treatment preferences.- PART IV PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEER TO PEER INTERVENTIONS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF NON PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS Psycho-cardiology and the role of the psychologist in acquired and congenital heart disease.- Medical Art Therapy for patients with congenital heart disease.- Communication and relational issues of the relationship between health care professionals and patients with ConHD.- The importance of associations and peer to peer support.- Peer counselling in congenital heart disease.

"The book discusses the psychological characteristics of individuals with congenital heart disease, from childhood through adulthood. ... It is intended 'as a guide for the psychologist and other professionals who deal with these patients and their families.' ... This book does a good job of exploring the psychological impact of congenital heart disease on patients. Clinicians in health psychology will benefit from this important information." (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)