The effects of comprehensive rehabilitation program on severe brain-injured young patients
- VernacularTitle:综合康复治疗重度脑损伤青壮年患者的临床观察
- Author:
Xiaohua FAN
;
Yi GONG
;
Junlan LIU
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traumatic brain injury;
Rehabilitation;
Timing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of comprehensive rehabilitation program on severe traumatic brain injury young patients when the time from injury to admission was delayed. Methods Eleven severe traumatic brain injury young patients received comprehensive rehabilitation program, including the neurodevelopmental techniques. They were evaluated with Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Berg Balance Scale. One Way ANOVA was used to assess the functional status of patients during the course of treatment. Results After 6 to 12 months' treatment, the motor, cognitive and total scores of FIM and the Berg scores of all patients increased significantly ( P
