Overview
Describes the psychological features characteristic of patients with congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood
Includes illuminating case studies and descriptions of life experiences
Includes psychological recommendations in the context of a multidisciplinary approach
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Congenital Heart Disease and Humanization of Healthcare
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Psychological Aspects and Neuropsychological Functioning in Children and Adolescents with ConHD
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Psychological Functioning, Quality of Life and End of Life Care in Adults with ConHD
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Psychological and Peer to Peer Interventions and the Importance of Non-profit Associations
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Reviews
“The book discusses the psychological characteristics of individuals with congenital heart disease, from childhood through adulthood. … It is intended ‘as a guide for the psychologist and other professionals who deal with these patients and their families.’ … This book does a good job of exploring the psychological impact of congenital heart disease on patients. Clinicians in health psychology will benefit from this important information.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease
Book Subtitle: Lifelong Psychological Aspects and Interventions
Editors: Edward Callus, Emilia Quadri
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5699-2
Publisher: Springer Milano
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5698-5Published: 04 December 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5847-7Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-5699-2Published: 24 November 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 199
Number of Illustrations: 16 illustrations in colour
Topics: Psychology, general, Cardiology