PHTY303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Traumatic Brain Injury, Medical Guideline, Brain Injury
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Image from khan et. al. (2003) rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury. The role of the physiotherapist, may change at various stages of the continuum. You can also see that communication and handover between treating therapists at various stages of the continuum is essential for optimal patient care. While this is true for patients with many conditions, it is especially important for patients with traumatic brain injury and their families/carers due to the multiple and complex problems they may have. A multi- or inter- disciplinary team is required for the optimal management of the individual with traumatic brain injury considering the complexity of problems experienced after tbi. A holistic approach to the patient is necessary as well as cooperative team work to maximise knowledge, experience and physical/financial resource to work towards the commonly shared goals established in the assessment phase. Sign 130 brain injury rehabilitation in adults.
