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The coping process after traumatic brain injury.

A R Fugel-Meyer1, K S Fugl-Meyer

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Umeå, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. Supplement
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Rehabilitation after brain injury focuses on restoring function and maximizing abilities. Identifying patient functions and dysfunctions is key to supporting their adjustment to new life goals.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Health is defined as the ability to experience life satisfaction.
  • Brain injury rehabilitation requires a paradigm shift to focus on functional restoration and adaptation.
  • Understanding patient coping mechanisms is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a new paradigm for brain injury rehabilitation.
  • To highlight the importance of identifying patient functions and dysfunctions.
  • To guide rehabilitation teams in supporting patient reorientation towards life goals.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development based on life satisfaction.
  • Analysis of functions and dysfunctions impacting coping.
  • Team-based approach to patient support and goal setting.

Main Results:

  • A rehabilitation paradigm prioritizing functional restoration and ability maximization.
  • Identification of critical functions and dysfunctions influencing patient coping.
  • Framework for providing targeted support for patient reorientation.

Conclusions:

  • Effective brain injury rehabilitation hinges on restoring function and adapting residual disability.
  • Thorough analysis of patient-specific functions and dysfunctions is essential.
  • Rehabilitation teams must facilitate patients' reorientation towards meaningful life goals.

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