title: Commentary on model systems of care in neurotrauma: clinical perspectives and future directions.
abstract: The first section of this article discusses the principal clinical components of a model system of care for traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI). The next section, "The Future of Model Systems", addresses the advantages of such a system, as related to the changing health care climate and predicted future directions of health care in the United States. The need for innovative approaches to rehabilitation is upon us. In addressing this need, the last section, "Recommendations for Change", outlines cost-effective measures for providing rehabilitation services to our clientele.
authors: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California.
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Hall
authors: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Englander
authors: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California.
authors: C B
authors: CB
authors: Wilmot
keywords: SCI; TBI; cost/benefit; health care; model system; rehabilitation