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The social consequences of facial disfigurement
- Author:
- HUGHES Michael J
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 328p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Research study aiming to: describe the nature of facial disfigurement, and the characteristics of those who are disfigured; to describe the causes of disfigurement and deformity; to investigate the social consequences of facial disfigurement; to understand the means which people adopt to overcome the difficulties posed by disfigurement; to describe the physical, social and psychological consequences of professional intervention; and to discover what further can be done by professionals to mitigate the effects of disfigurement and deformity.
Care plan seeks a place for Yvonne to 'boogy'
- Authors:
- ATHERTON Althea, BRANDON David
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 5(1), September 1998, pp.18-20.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Describes the case of Yvonne whose husband, Paul, was killed in a car crash in which she was severely injured. Known as the 'miracle lady', because she survived the accident, she is now seeking to improve her life. The author describes Yvonne's difficulties, hopes and achievements and sets out recommendations on overcoming problems and enhancing her life.
Case management in action: an examination of two cases in the area of alcohol related brain damage
- Authors:
- CLEAK Helen, SERR Klaus
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 51(1), March 1998, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article examines two cases of a small non-government agency in Australia where case management services are delivered to people with alcohol acquired brain damage. Presents an analysis which supports the view that continuity of care and intensive relationship building with clients is vital for successful client outcomes and has application to a variety of programmes which service chronically disabled clients.
Supporting people with acquired brain injury in their own homes
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Connections was established in 1993 to provide flexible support to enable people with acquired brain injuries to live in ordinary housing instead of a hospital or supported accommodation and to develop community links. This evaluation set out to establish whether or not the Connectiins model satisfactorily supported people to live in the community, and to identify the key features of the service.
Community care: rights to services
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, October 1998, pp.144-145.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
In a brief article written from the perspective of a service user, the Legal Services Agency sets out rights to community care services in Scotland.
Living with brain injury: a guide for families and caregivers
- Editors:
- ACORN Sonia, OFFER Penny
- Publisher:
- University of Toronto Press
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 190p.
- Place of publication:
- Toronto
Practical text aimed at people with brain injury and their friends, families and carers. Includes chapters on: what brain injury is; a survivor's view; the rehabilitation team; hospital and after; case management; long term adjustment following significant brain injury; psychosocial effects; children and young people with brain injuries; couple issues; brain injury and the family system; leisure and recreation; and the family as caregiver.