[The course of rehabilitation in patients with locked-in syndrome].
On the basis of observations of the course taken by 5 patients with so-called Locked-in Syndrome (LIS), the level of functional performance that can be achieved by long-term rehabilitation notwithstanding very severe initial symptoms is set out. The priority measures in the early phases of the condition and the particular problems of long-term rehabilitation are summarized in a checklist. Technical aids to ameliorate communication are dealt with in some detail. Special importance is attributed to patient-centered psychotherapeutic support and to family involvement.
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Abteilung für Neuropsychologische Rehabilitation, Inselspital Bern, Schweiz.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008838:Microcomputers; D008875:Middle Aged; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods; D010348:Patient Care Team; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational