[Prolonged disorder of consciousness after severe acquired brain injury in adults. New recommendations provide a basis for investigation and rehabilitation].

Abstract

After severe acquired brain injury some patients develop a prolonged disorder of consciousness (vegetative state or minimally conscious state), and as such cannot actively participate in neurorehabilitation. However, international opinion and recent research developments emphasize the need for involvement of rehabilitation medicine units in the care of these patients. The article presents recommendations for the care of adult patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness, which have been developed by a multidisciplinary working party, in order to promote good care, and identify areas for further improvements.

• Authors: Alison Godbolt, Marie Lindgren, Maud Stenberg, Tobias Cronberg, Christer Tengvar, Ann Sörbo
• Journal: Lakartidningen (Lakartidningen) Vol. 111 Issue 49-50 Pg. 2230-4 (Dec 02 2014) ISSN: 0023-7205 [Print] Sweden
• Vernacular Title: Långvarig svår medvetande-störning efter hjärnskada hos vuxna - Nya rekommendationer ger underlag för utredning och rehabilitering.
• PMID: 25462323 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Brain Injuries (complications, rehabilitation)
• Consciousness Disorders (diagnosis, etiology, rehabilitation)
• Humans
• Persistent Vegetative State (diagnosis, etiology, rehabilitation)
• Practice Guidelines as Topic