Influence of Early System Rehabilitation on Severe Brain Injury

VernacularTitle:早期系统康复治疗对重型颅脑损伤患者的影响
Author: Nianju ZENG ; Fang WANG ; Xiaoxuan TONG ; Yanqing LIU ; Yilei ZHANG ; Juanjuan SUN ; Fangfang CAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: severe brain injury, early system rehabilitation, limb motor function, activities of daily living
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(8):766-767
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the influence of early system rehabilitation treatment on severe brain injury. Methods 120 inpatients with severe brain injury were divided into 4 groups according to the disease course. Group 1: <1 month; Group 2: 1~3 months, Group 3: 3~6 months; Group 4: 6~12 months. Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) were assessed before and 2 months after treatment. Results All groups were with better effects after treatment than before (P<0.05), early system rehabilitation had better effects especially for Group 1 (P<0.05). Conclusion Early rehabilitation treatment can facilitate the recovery of patients with severe brain injury