- 96 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub
Fast Facts: Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis
About this book
Difficulties with cognition are an assault on ourselves and our identities. In the context of the unpredictable and often progressive course of multiple sclerosis (MS), reductions in information processing, memory function, and other mental faculties can be a heavy burden for people with MS (PwMS). Fast Facts: Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis was written to support healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in MS clinics and other services. Each chapter is designed to be read as a standalone text. The authors aim with this book is to bring increased understanding and confidence to everyone facing the challenges of dealing with cognitive impairment linked to MS.This Fast Facts publication has been commissioned by S. Karger Publishers Ltd. Bristol Myers Squibb has provided financial sponsorship towards the development of this edition. Bristol Myers Squibb has selected the title, and chosen and paid the authors and support focus group attendees. Bristol Myers Squibb has had no editorial control of the content of this book, outside of reviewing the content for factual accuracy and compliance with the ABPI code.
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Yes, you can access Fast Facts: Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis by Dawn Langdon,Carolyn Young in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Neurology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of abbreviations
- Foreword
- Introduction
- What do cognitive difficulties mean for people with MS and their caregiver partners?
- MS cognitive difficulties and their impacts
- How do MS cognitive deficits relate to other variables?
- Assessment strategies
- MS clinic management of cognition I: healthcare professional information and action
- MS clinic management of cognition II: people with MS’ engagement, information, and action
- Additional specialist input
- Difficult conversations
- Useful resources
- Index