Lars Rönnbäck, Birgitta Johansson

Long-lasting mental fatigue after traumatic brain injury or stroke

A new perspective

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book deals with mental fatigue, or so-called brain fatigue. In the case of long-lasting, mental fatigue can be a disabling consequence of traumatic brain injury, stroke, infection or inflammation in the CNS. Mental fatigue is characterized by pronounced fatigability even after moderate mental activity. Focused attention and concentration are maintained for only short periods of time. A typical feature is a prolonged, profound recovery period needed to restore mental energy. Affected persons often experience associated symptoms: stress sensitivity, irritability, tearfulness, sound- and light sensitivity and headache. It is important to explore the specific nature of the symptom, as this, together with the associated symptoms, constitute an important cause for impaired capacity to work and also to perform everyday activities. In this publication, it is our aim to make a contribution by presenting our understanding of the symptom, its identification, diagnosis, probable mechanisms of origin and perspectives for treatment. We hope that we have been able to stimulate further investigation into mental fatigue after diseases in the CNS thus leading to future innovation in the field.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9783846583128
• ISBN-10: 384658312X
• Artikelnr.: 35031301

Autorenporträt

Lars Rönnbäck, professor in neurology, Univ of Gothenburg, Sweden. From many years of neurobiological research he has formulated a hypothesis on the origin of mental fatigue in brain disorders. Birgitta Johansson, neuropsychologist and neurobiologist. Her research enables clinical experience to be integrated with neurobiology and neuropsychology.