Deep pockets or blueprint for change: traumatic brain injury (TBI) proactive strategy.
The Pacific Conference scheduled for October 1-3, 1988, is a critical event in the development of an integrated community-based plan for a comprehensive continuum of services to address the "silent epidemic," Traumatic Brain Injured (TBI). This paper provides insights of the complex nature and the special problems faced by the TBI survivors; their families, natural supports and caregivers, as well as the health, social and educational care providers in Hawaii. Process for the development of the community plan is presented.
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University of Hawaii School of Public Health, Honolulu 96822, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000191:economics* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000191:economics* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000191:economics; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000191:economics*