Article

Severe brain injuries frequently result in disorders of consciousness, requiring
intensive care unit treatment. We present a rehabilitative system that integrates
neurorehabilitation into intensive care treatment. The system will be described
using the case report of a young man who was in a vegetative state after a severe
traumatic brain injury that resulted in major medical problems and complications.
Despite these challenges, interdisciplinary therapies can be applied throughout
the rehabilitative process. The patient in our case report showed significant
improvements and functional gains during the course of treatment. Additional data
from other patients support the feasibility of this system and show that
integrating neurorehabilitation into intensive care treatment is possible and can
lead to improved outcomes in this patient population. We will discuss the
advantages, special features, and limitations of the system. Additional studies
are needed to further demonstrate the efficacy of this approach compared with
standard treatment.
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