[From rehabilitation to re-adaptation, preparing the return home]
Jérôme Froger1, Claire Jourdan2, Marie-Christine Dabek3
1Département de médecine physique et de réadaptation, Service de rééducation et réadaptation neurologique, Hôpital universitaire de rééducation et réadaptation, CHU Nîmes, Route de Carnon, 30240 Le Grau du Roi, France; Euromov, Université de Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint loup, 34090 Montpellier, France.
Returning home after head trauma is crucial for patient reintegration. A multidisciplinary team prepares patients for this transition, considering their recovery prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Patient Reintegration
Background:
- Serious head trauma necessitates comprehensive patient rehabilitation and re-adaptation.
- The transition from hospital to home is a critical phase in recovery after traumatic brain injury.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of the return home as a key moment in patient reintegration post-head trauma.
- To emphasize the role of multidisciplinary teams in preparing patients for home reintegration.
Main Methods:
- Review of rehabilitation and re-adaptation processes following head trauma.
- Analysis of the multidisciplinary team's approach to patient discharge planning.
Main Results:
- The return home is a pivotal event in the reintegration journey of patients with head trauma.
- Preparation for home reintegration involves a collaborative effort from a multidisciplinary team.
Conclusions:
- Effective preparation for returning home is essential for successful patient reintegration after serious head trauma.
- Multidisciplinary team involvement, considering patient prognosis, optimizes the transition home and supports long-term recovery.
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