Brain & Neurorehabilitation  2008;1(2):143-147

doi:10.12786/bn.2008.1.2.143

Emerging Therapies in Vegetative and Minimally Conscious State after Brain Injury.

Yong Il SHIN 1 ; Jin Ho CHO

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Keywords

brain injury; deep brain stimulation; minimally conscious state; rehabilitation; vegetative state

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

The practice of coma arousal and brain stimulation in vegetative state or minimally conscious state is becoming the focus of heated debate. There is no definite theory on which patients may benefit, at what time in their recovery, or how the 'arousal' or 'stimulation' procedures should be applied. In this review, old and new therapeutic methods for recovery of vegetative state or minimally conscious state will discussed. And we consider some of the information processing mechanisms that are important mediators of arousal and awareness in current practices.