Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioural Changes following Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanisms and Management
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The current article presents an overview of rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury. It begins with a description of the types of brain damage which occur following head injury and the brain structures which are most often involved. The implication of damage to these structures is then discussed. Specified problems in cognitive abilities, emotional disturbance and social difficulties are described. A number of rehabilitation interventions are then described.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011