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Murine Model of Controlled Cortical Impact for the Induction of Traumatic Brain Injury
Published on: August 16, 2019
[Psychological support for victims of head trauma]
1Service de neurologie adulte, CMMRF de Kerpape, Ploemeur. vroussennac@kerpape.mutualite56.fr
Soins; La Revue De Reference Infirmiere
|April 27, 2012
Abstract:
Patients who are victims of a head trauma are affected throughout their whole person. The reconstruction of their identity is complicated by the implication of neuropsychological disorders. The support takes into account the nature and the severity of the modifications generated by such an event with regard to personal, family, social and professional implications. It is integrative and can be modified over time.
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