Experiences of Isolation, Family-Dependency, and Social Policy in Contem
Hikikomori is considered an increasingly prevalent form of social isolation in Japan. This book explores personal hikikomori experiences and explains how post-war Japanese social policy, which depends on corporations and families, has created several generations of isolated, family-dependent individuals in contemporary Japan.
New therapies and treatments targeted at brain metastasis are rapidly resulting in improved survival and quality of life for patients with this condition. This provides vital information about management strategies, outcomes, and techniques to enable oncologists to provide a full range of appropriate care and counselling to patients with ......
Thoroughly updated to reflect major advances in the field of immuno-oncology in recent years, this second edition of Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice is the definitive resource for information on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy treatments.
Milestones, lessons and inspiration for patients, family, friends and survivors
A guide to cancer for patients, family, friends and survivors that includes the range of cutting-edge treatments now available and the ways that someone can build their own resilience after treatment or support someone else. This book demystifies cancer treatment and highlights the rate of progress the scientific and medical communities are making ......
A Biopsychosocial Approach in Physiotherapy and Oncology Practice
This much-needed, holistic resource is an integrated whole-body approach to the treatment of prostate cancer survivors. Based on the latest research in men's health, this book goes beyond the biological and surgical implications of prostate cancer treatment and offers invaluable insight into the psychological and social factors of the recovery ......
Shows how the author approaches work with clients with chronic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, or lupus. This biopsychosocial approach helps fill in the gaps in medical interventions, which do not look at the broader cultural and psychological effects of a disease on a patient.
Restructured to be even more useful to real-world clinicians, the revised and expanded second edition of this practical guide offers proven strategies for improving the long-term outcomes and quality of life of individuals with bipolar disorder.
Presents a cognitive-behavioural treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups. Delineating a medical rationale, the authors help clinicians reduce clients stigma of IBS and overcome resistance to treatment.
