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Evolution of Care for the Veterans and Active Duty Service Members with Disorders of Consciousness
Michelle Peterson1, Blessen C Eapen2, Mary Himmler1
1Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (4K), Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA.
Abstract:
The Veteran Health Administration Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Emerging Consciousness Program (ECP) has served veterans and service members with disorders of consciousness (DOC) over the past 10 years. The ECP has evolved to meet the unique needs of this patient population, including updating admission criteria to follow evidence-based guidelines for the management of DOC, expanding the use of treatment modalities, and monitoring longitudinal outcomes. The authors review current assessment tools, medical management, and interventions and describe the current state of the ECP and how the evolution of the ECP has enhanced the care of veterans and service members with DOC.
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