Search for dissertations about: "neurorehabilitation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word neurorehabilitation.
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1. Acquired brain injury and evaluation of intensive training of attention in early neurorehabilitation : statistical evaluation and qualitative perspectives
Abstract : Attention dysfunction is a cardinal symptom after an acquired brain injury (ABI) sometimes leading to life-long consequences that affect learning skills, daily functioning and social and emotional life. Attention may be successfully improved by structured training within rehabilitation programs, with the Attention Process Training (APT) as practice standard in the chronic stage after ABI. READ MORE
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2. The necessity to consider visual dysfunctions after acquired brain injury
Abstract : Visual information is processed in wide and extensive networks in the brain, and forms part of executive functions, emotions and memories. An acquired brain injury (ABI) often brings about a disruption of these networks and around half of the patients develop visual dysfunctions. READ MORE
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3. Screening of cognitive functions. Evaluation of methods and their applicability in neurological rehabilitation
Abstract : Screening of cognitive functions Evaluation of methods and their applicability in neurological rehabilitation Caisa Hofgren, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology/Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, SWEDEN Abstract Assessment of cognitive functions is of great importance in neurological clinical settings as well as in rehabilitation. A cognitive screening test is short and comprehensive and can be used in various situations. READ MORE
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4. Understanding the links : the exploration of care transitions between hospital and continued rehabilitation in the home after stroke
Abstract : Background: Uncoordinated care transitions are known to be a risk of a substantial burden for patients and significant others with a risk of adverse events, rehospitalisation and dissatisfaction with services. After acute hospital care, people with stroke often need continued rehabilitation which entails a care transition such as from hospital to continued rehabilitation in the home environment. READ MORE
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5. Severe traumatic brain injury : clinical course and prognostic factors
Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a major health problem and is a leading cause of long-term disability and death. Patients with severe traumatic brain injury, S-TBI, comprise a heterogeneous group with varying complexity and prognosis. READ MORE