Sickle Cell Disease: Psychology, Pain, and Quality of Life

Zusatztext

Sickle Cell Disease: Psychology, Pain, and Quality of life, examines the association of illness-related and psychosocial factors in adults with Sickle Cell Disease. Read and understand a complete overview of the disease followed by a discussion of the diseases impact on neuropsychological functioning, pain, and quality of life. The work culminates with a thorough examination of the inter-dynamic of health-related quality of life, pain, and cognitive dysfunction. NOTE: The views contained within this book are solely those of the author and not attributable to the Department of Defense and the United States Air Force

Autorenportrait

Dr. Vernale is a psychologist in the United States Air Force. He received his Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology. There, he worked with Dr. Schleser, his dissertation chair. Dr. Vernale's fields of special interest include vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, suicide prevention, and treatment of PTSD.

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