Speech Therapy & Home Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

By Elizangela Barbosa, this book provides a practical and straightforward approach to the application of speech therapy in home care settings, covering a wide range of diseases and conditions. The 15 chapters delve into essential topics, including:

• The importance of understanding human development psychology to effectively support patients and their families
• The concept of office care and its role in elderly life development
• Complementary therapies for holistic health
• The role of speech therapists in treating patients with Alzheimer’s, stroke, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and other diseases

The book offers valuable insights into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and techniques for each condition, making it an indispensable resource for speech therapists working in home care environments.

Key Features:

• A comprehensive guide to speech therapy in home care settings
• Covers 15 essential topics, including human development psychology, office care, and complementary therapies
• Provides useful information on causes, diagnosis, treatment, and techniques for various diseases
• A fundamental text for speech therapists working in home care, ideal for quick consultation and reference

Publisher: Thieme Revinter; Edition: 1st edition; Publication Date: December 20, 2017; Language: Portuguese; Pages: 112; ISBN-10: 8554650158; ISBN-13: 978-8554650155