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Occupational Therapy in Epidermolysis bullosa

A holistic Concept for Intervention from Infancy to Adult

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Authors:
  1. Hedwig Weiß

    1. University Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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  2. Florian Prinz

    1. University Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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  • Provides information on all aspects of occupational therapy in patients with EB
  • Extensively illustrated in full color
  • Authors have years of experience in this specific field
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) — The Condition

    • Hedwig Weiß, Florian Prinz
    Pages 1-10

  3. Motor Development in Early Childhood

    • Florian Prinz
    Pages 11-26

  4. Treatment of the Tactile, Vestibular and Proprioceptive Perception

    • Florian Prinz
    Pages 27-39

  5. Development of Hand Functions

    • Florian Prinz
    Pages 41-47

  6. Graphomotor Skills

    • Florian Prinz
    Pages 49-57

  7. Independence in Everyday Life and Provision of Assistive Devices

    • Hedwig Weiß, Florian Prinz
    Pages 59-93

  8. Client-Directed Therapy Using the COSA

    • Florian Prinz
    Pages 95-102

  9. Rehabilitation of the Hand

    • Hedwig Weiß
    Pages 103-149

  10. Rehabilitation of the Foot

    • Hedwig Weiß
    Pages 151-178

  11. Conclusion

    • Hedwig Weiß, Florian Prinz
    Pages 179-182

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 183-190
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About this book

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is the collective term for a heterogenous group of genetic skin disorders characterised by the formation of blisters and erosions on skin and mucous membranes.

This book deals with early childhood motor and perceptual development, a particular challenge for children with extremely fragile skin. Going into functional treatment, it addresses rehabilitation of hands and feet in EB patients with fusions or contractures.

The authors are occupational therapists with long-term experience in the management of EB patients. In an extraordinary holistic approach, they present a combination of paediatric and functional areas of treatment.

Occupational therapy tools and interventions can help alleviate a number of accompanying complications and symptoms of EB, enhance self-care, and improve quality of life in general.

Due to its practical approach, this book not only serves as a unique guide for doctors and health care professionals but is also comprehensible and useful for patients.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

    Hedwig Weiß, Florian Prinz

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Occupational Therapy in Epidermolysis bullosa

  • Book Subtitle: A holistic Concept for Intervention from Infancy to Adult

  • Authors: Hedwig Weiß, Florian Prinz

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1139-0

  • Publisher: Springer Vienna

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Wien 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-7091-1138-3Published: 18 September 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-7091-1944-0Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-7091-1139-0Published: 23 October 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 190

  • Topics: Dermatology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Pediatrics

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