Early Intervention of Chinese Traditional Medicine for Cognitive Functions after Traumatic Brain Injury
- VernacularTitle:中药早期介入对脑外伤后患者认知功能的影响
- Author:
Chun WANG
;
Zhixue GUO
;
Ou LI
;
Qiaoling ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
traumatic brain injury, cognitive function, Chinese Traditional Medicine, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(7):673-675
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of Chinese Traditional Medicine on cognitive functions in the early stage of traumatic braininjury (TBI). Methods 49 inpatients with TBI were divided into treatment group (n=25) and control group (n=24) randomly. The controlgroup accepted routine rehabilitation, while the treatment group accepted Chinese Traditional Medicine in addition. They were assessed withLoewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) before and after treatment. Results All the scores of LOTCA of treatmentgroup significantly improved after treatment (P<0.01), as well as in control group except "Categories". Most scores of LOTCA improvedmore in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Chinese Traditional Medicine can improve the cognitivefunction after TBI.
