Rehabilitation of traumatic brain injuries in Sweden.
In Sweden, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability across all ages, and the need for rehabilitation and long-term follow-up is as important as in many other countries. This article presents the rehabilitation of TBI in Sweden. Strengths and weaknesses of TBI rehabilitation within the Swedish healthcare system are described, together with examples of research and development.
Lexell
Jan
J
Department of Rehabilitation, Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden. jan.lexell@skane.se
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013548:Sweden