[Well-integrated chain of care results in better prognosis in severe brain injury].
The result of a project in the western region of Sweden regarding a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to patients with severe traumatic brain injury/subarachnoid bleeding is reported. The importance of early structured intervention and long-range follow-up by a rehabilitation team is stressed. The goal is to afford patients and their families/caregivers optimal care and support from the time of injury through rehabilitation. The project has resulted in an established clinical routine. Results indicate that patients treated in this manner attain a higher level of performance in a shorter period of time. Furthermore, results from one-year post-injury evaluation demonstrate a high degree of Life Satisfaction (Fugl-Meyer questionnaire) for most patients. This is a long-range study which will monitor patients for at least four years.
Sörbo
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Rehabiliteringskliniken, Borås lasarett. ann.sorbo@vregion.se
Rydenhag
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D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D000078329:Workforce