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PURPOSE: To improve the management of all hospital admissions with head injuries,
including mild and moderate by developing a clinical pathway and a head injury
team. METHODS: A head injury team was set up to take over the care of all
admissions with head injury and to manage appropriate referrals and discharges. A
key role was to facilitate communication between the different services involved
in head injury care, arrange follow-up, support relatives and to educate
healthcare staff. RESULTS: In the first year, the team took over the care of 196
admissions of whom 128 attended for 3-month follow-up with 66% having a good
outcome. Patients and relatives feedback was excellent with an average score of
4.8/5 on overall satisfaction rating. Other centers in the United Kingdom are
aiming to set up similar pathways, and the team has presented on head injury
pathways extensively. CONCLUSIONS: A clinical pathway can improve the quality of
care for all admissions with head injury and enhance the role for rehabilitation at an early stage.
Rééducation précoce

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