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Treatment for Acquired Brain Injury
Treatment for Acquired Brain Injury
Most studies suggest that once brain cells are destroyed or damaged, for the most part, they do not regenerate. However, recovery after brain injury can take place, as, in some cases, other areas of the brain compensate for the injured tissue, or the brain learns to reroute information and function around the damaged areas. The exact amount of recovery is not predictable at the time of injury and may be unknown for months or even years. Each brain injury and rate of recovery is unique. Recovery from a severe brain injury often involves a prolonged or life-long process of treatment and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation of the patient with a brain injury begins during the acute treatment phase. As the patient's condition improves, a more extensive rehabilitation program is often begun. The success of rehabilitation depends on many variables, including the following:
- Nature and severity of the brain injury
- Type and degree of any resulting impairments and disabilities
- Overall health of the patient
- Family support
It is important to focus on maximizing the patient's capabilities at home and in the community. Positive reinforcement helps recovery by improving self-esteem and promoting independence.
There are a variety of brain injury treatment programs, including the following:
- Acute rehabilitation programs
- Subacute rehabilitation programs
- Long-term rehabilitation programs
- Transitional living programs
- Behavior management programs
- Day-treatment programs
- Independent living programs
The goal of brain injury rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life - physically, emotionally, and socially.
Brain injury rehabilitation team
The brain injury rehabilitation team revolves around the patient and family and helps set short- and long-term treatment goals for recovery. Many skilled professionals are part of the pulmonary rehabilitation team, including any/all of the following:
- Neurologist/neurosurgeon
- Physiatrist
- Internists and specialists
- Rehabilitation nurse
- Social worker
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Speech/language pathologist
- Psychologist/neuropsychologist/psychiatrist
- Recreation therapist
- Audiologist
- Dietitian
- Vocational counselor
- Orthotist
- Case manager
- Respiratory therapist
- Chaplain
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program
We improve daily life functioning for neurologically impaired patients through outpatient services such as physical therapy and speech-language retraining.
See one of our therapists at the Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program to learn about your treatment options.