Full Description
Functional impairment, defined as any abnormality of organ, or psychological function or anatomical structure that leads to inability to perform normal activities, is growing to be a huge challenge. The recent advancements in science as well as technologies, have aided in prolonging human lives, and with that, newer challenges have surfaced as to the quality of this extended life. Thus identifying causes and types of functional impairments with different organ systems and methods of management of these impairments are very crucial. The authors aim to shed some light on this important topic of functional impairment, and to discuss the various causes, manifestations and management of these impairments.
Contents
Preface; Functional Impairment in Elderly Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease; Health Status & Patient-Reported Osteoarthritis Severity in Clinical Practice; A review of the current status of the management in Disorders of Consciousness; Functional Voice Disorders; Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Mild Cognitive Impairment; Functional Amnesia: Definition, Types, Challenges & Future Directions; Functional Impairment in Pulmonary Disease; Index.NER(01): GB IE
