Sociological and cultural aspects in postacute neuropsychological rehabilitation.
Various forms of postacute brain injury rehabilitation programs exist. Comprehensive day treatment programs are the most holistic, being neuropsychological in orientation. The importance of developing a trusting relationship and the use of inventive techniques in the individualization of treatment within a holistic rehabilitation program will be described via a case presentation, stressing the sociocultural aspects of the individual as central to treatment.
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Center for Rehabilitation of Brain Injury, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D006801:Humans; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome