Spina Bifida: Understanding and Managing the Condition Across the Lifespan

A Practical Guide for Families

von Cheryl Tveit, Kelly Cho, Rachelle Lavalier

574 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Spina Bifida breaks down the medical complexity of the condition into a clear, lifelong roadmap, combining world-class clinical expertise with lived experiences to empower all those involved from diagnosis to adulthood. Whether you are an individual navigating your own care, a parent or family member supporting a loved one, or a healthcare professional looking for a broader perspective, this practical guide offers the expert-backed clarity needed to manage spina bifida with confidence. Key features: - Clinical excellence: Delivers detailed medical insights and best-practice evidence-based treatment options. - Holistic perspective: Explores how spina bifida impacts development, participation, and overall quality of life. - Lifelong focus: Provides tailored guidance that evolves alongside the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. - Empowered outcomes: Equips families with the tools and confidence to partner effectively with healthcare teams for optimal long-term health. The Gillette Children's Healthcare Series distills medical complexity into clear, actionable roadmaps for childhood-acquired physical and neurological conditions. By bridging the gap between clinical research and daily reality, this definitive collection provides a vital guide for those living with a lifelong condition. Whether you are an individual navigating your own health journey, a parent or family member supporting a loved one, or a healthcare professional seeking a broader multidisciplinary perspective, this series provides the expert-backed clarity needed to manage the condition with confidence. Co-published by Mac Keith Press and Gillette Children's Healthcare Press, the series is built on a foundation of collaborative expertise. Every book combines evidence-based, best-practice treatments led by medical specialists with the invaluable lived experiences of individuals and families.

• ISBN: 9781952181238
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.06.2026
• Größe: 244 x 170 mm
• Verlag: Wiley
• Herausgegeben von: Lily Collison, Linda E Krach, Tom F Novacheck