title: Rehabilitation of moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury.
abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of morbidity and disability and is considered a major public health concern. Traumatic brain injury sequelae can lead to long-term impairments in physical, cognitive, behavioral, and social function. Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation requires an interdisciplinary holistic team approach in the management of medical complications, the prevention of further disability, and helping patients return to their highest level of independence. The authors review TBI pathophysiology, grading severity, common medical complications, cognitive rehabilitation, prognosis, and common outcomes used in TBI rehabilitation.
authors: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas.
authors: Blessen C
authors: BC
authors: Eapen
authors: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
authors: Derrick B
authors: DB
authors: Allred
authors: Department of Neuropsychology, Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas.
authors: Justin
authors: J
authors: O'Rourke
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
authors: David X
authors: DX
authors: Cifu
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans