Caregiver reported problems of children and families 2-4 years following rehabilitation for pediatric brain injury.
In this article we report the results of a small-scale pilot study into the self-reported problems of children with brain injuries and the unmet needs of their families two to four years following rehabilitation in a rehabilitation centre. Parents reported a lot of ongoing problems in their children as well as unmet family needs. It is concluded that long-term follow-up programs, like the PABICOP program, founded by dr. Jane Gillett are necessary to detect and meet the needs of these children and families.
Vilans, Dutch Center of Expertise for Long-term Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands. e.hermans@vilans.nl
Eric
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Hermans
Ieke
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Winkens
Sandra Te
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Winkel-Witlox
Andries
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van Iperen
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017028:Caregivers; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D055815:Young Adult