Higher Brain Dysfunction in Clinical Practice of Rehabilitation

Abstract

  The rehabilitation field has a long history, and deals with a variety of diseases and disorders. Clinical rehabilitation offers healthcare professionals a wealth of opportunities to examine and treat patients with higher brain dysfunction. To avoid overlooking or discounting such dysfunction, providers must thoroughly evaluate patients and regularly re-assess their illness and pathology to identify issues of concern. Likewise, it is crucial to envision a patientʼs lifestyle when designing and implementing their rehabilitation program, as most people affected by higher brain dysfunction also have various problems in everyday life and social activities. Rebuilding lives and lifestyles is the essence of rehabilitation, making it imperative that family members living with and caring for a patient clearly understand his/her functioning and capabilities, and select and adjust activities accordingly.