Rehabilitation Needs of the Elder with Traumatic Brain Injury - 19/12/17
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The incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults is increasing. As the expected life expectancy increases, there is a heightened need for comprehensive rehabilitation for this population. Elderly patients with TBI benefit from rehabilitation interventions at all stages of injury and can achieve functional gains during acute inpatient rehabilitation. Clinicians should be vigilant of unique characteristics of this population during inpatient rehabilitation, including vulnerability to polypharmacy, posttraumatic hydrocephalus, neuropsychiatric sequelae, sleep disturbances, and sensory deficits. Long-term care should include fall prevention, assessment of cognitive deficits, aerobic activity, community reintegration, and caretaker support. Life expectancy is reduced after TBI.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Traumatic brain injury, Elderly, Cognitive rehabilitation, Preventive medicine
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Vol 28 - N° 4
P. 829-842 - novembre 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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