Head-Injury Rehabilitation: Does the Team Think?

Abstract

The severely head-injured patient presents with a multiplicity of problems for rehabilitation. Traditionally, these are dealt with in isolation, by professionals who may be unaware of others' input to the patient. It is suggested that by adopting a more comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, and by increasing communication and coordination between professionals, improved treatment efficacy is possible outwith purpose-built units.

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