New Dynamics of Disability and Rehabilitation

The book "New Dynamics of Disability and Rehabilitation" offers a comprehensive analysis of recent developments in medical and vocational rehabilitation in Northern Europe. It brings together perspectives from various disciplines, including health sciences, medical sociology, disability studies, and comparative welfare research. Through this interdisciplinary approach, it examines how the roles of patients, caregivers, professionals, and institutions are changing, and what far-reaching impacts these changes have on social inequalities in health. The work addresses the challenges faced by different patient groups as they navigate the complex structures of medical and vocational services. It also highlights the decision-making processes regarding specialized treatments and the provision of coordinated services, as well as the importance of the resources that patients and caregivers contribute to the rehabilitation process.