title: The reaction of partners and families to significant neurological damage and the need for health team support.
abstract: The reaction of partners and families to significant neurological damage can be very negative and traumatic. We, as health professionals, need to examine our own attitudes and feelings toward the brain injured and their families and develop a health optimism toward their recovery. We also need to become sensitized to their need for our support, interest and understanding. Certainly, we owe the families our sensitivity, the installation of at least a glimmer of hope, if we expect them to have the courage and motivation to stand by and care for their brain injured loved ones.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000451:nursing*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011788:Quality of Life; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support