Gebundenes Buch

Pediatric Psychogastroenterology

A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals

Herausgeber: Tilburg, Miranda A. L. van; Knowles, Simon R.; Reed, Bonney

Beschreibung

Bringing together international experts in psychological and behavioural treatments for pediatric gastrointestinal symptoms, this book provides detailed, evidence-based protocols targeting gastrointestinal distress and associated mental health concerns for patients and their families. The first consolidated resource on the topic, Pediatric Psychogastroenterology gives mental health professionals access to the most up to date clinical knowledge and practice. Taking a holistic approach, it guides the reader on the treatment and care of pediatric gastrointestinal patients, as well as how to work with and support children's parents and families. The book is structured around symptom presentation and common challenges, enabling the reader to focus quickly on the area of need. Each chapter includes clinical pearls of wisdom and 62 developmentally appropriate worksheets for patients and their families to facilitate treatment, available for download. This practical, authoritative guide is an essential resource for mental health professionals who work directly with pediatric cohorts, as well as postgraduate students in health psychology, behavioral medicine, or social work.

Autor

Miranda A.L. van Tilburg is Research Director at Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, USA. She also holds professor positions at the University of North Carolina, Marshall University, University of Washington, and Campbell University. Dr van Tilburg is an expert in psychologygastroenterology Bonney Reed is Pediatric Psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, USA. In working with patients and conducting clinical research, she aims to use psychological principles to improve disease outcomes and quality of life in patients affected by GI conditions. Simon Knowles is Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist based at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. His clinical and research interests relate to the biological and psychological interactions of GI conditions and the brain-gut axis.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 175mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 700g
• ISBN-13: 9781032312347
• ISBN-10: 1032312343
• Artikelnr.: 68474528