Research and Books    

 

Selected Research and Articles of Interest

Fraser RT, Cook R, Clemmons DC, Curl RH.  Work access in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation:  A perspective for the physiatrist and rehabilitation team.  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 8(2):371-387, May 1997.

Thorbecke R, Fraser RT.  The Range of Needs and Services in Vocational Rehabilitation.  Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Textbook, 2211-2225, 1997.

Fraser RT, Baarslag-Benson R.  Cross-disciplinary collaboration in the removal of work barriers after traumatic brain injury.  Topics in Language Disorders, 15(1):55-67, Nov 1994.

Curl, R,   Fraser, RT, Cook, R., Clemmons, D.  (1996) . Traumatic brain injury vocational rehabilitation:  Preliminary findings from the Co-Worker as Trainer Project.  Journal of  Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 11, 75-85.

Fraser, RT, Miller, JW (2005).  Epilepsy In: Zarwtsky, H.H. (Eds.).  Medical Aspects of Disability, 3rd edition.  New York, NY, Springer, 267-288..

Rumrill, R., Fraser R., Anderson, J.   New Directions in Home-Based Employment.  Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 2000, 14: 3-4.

Johnson, KL, Fraser, RT. (2005).  Mitigating the Impact of MS on Employment Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 16 (2), 571-582.

 

New Books

Four new texts emphasizing diverse aspects of neurological rehabilitation related to traumatic brain injury, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis are now available for purchase.  Ordering info is noted below:

Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological and Psychological Interventions. 
CRC Press 2000 
R. Fraser, D.Clemmons (eds.)  with contributions by Jay Uomoto, Paul Wehman, Brian McMahon, Keith Cicerone, and others. 

         " not just another TBI text..the promise and the fulfillment" 
                                                                  -
Brain Injury Update 2000

                TO ORDER call:  CRC  Press  1-800-374-3401 
                or online at www.crcpress.com

 

Comprehensive Care for People with Epilepsy 
M. Pfafflia, RT Fraser, R. Throbecke, U. Specht, P. Wolfe (eds.).
London: John Libbey, 2001

"links medical intervention (antiepileptic drugs, surgery, vagal nerve stimulator) with diverse non-medical intervention (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, vocational strategies, etc.)"

Available through John Libbey, London : email johnlibbey@aol.com
or phone 44 (0) 23 8065 0208

 

Multiple Sclerosis Vocational Rehabilitation: A Workbook for the Allied Health Professional  
R. Fraser, D. Clemmons, F. Bennett (eds.) 
New York: Demos  2001

"A workbook designed to be used in individual training or as a resource for a vocational trainer.  Includes material for overheads/slides/Powerpoint. Comprehensive, practical clinical coverage of vocational, neuro-psychological and psychosocial adaption issues."

Available from: Demos, New York
TO ORDER call:  1-212-683-0072

 

The MS Workbook: Living Fully With MS  
R. Fraser, G. Kraft, D. Ehde, K. Johnson (eds.) 
Oakland: New Harbinger  2006

"A resource for the long haul ... a great book to keep on hand for all of those "maybes" that come along with MS."
                                                                  - Epinions 2006

Available through New Harbinger, Oakland
TO ORDER call:  1-800-748-6273
or online bookstore at www.newharbinger.com