Mild brain injury: critical factors in vocational rehabilitation. (Editorial)

From: The Journal of Rehabilitation | Date: October 1, 1991| Author: Hurt, Ginger D. | Copyright information

Although much progress has been made in the treatment and rehabilitation of persons who suffer traumatic brain injuries, most of the focus has been on moderate or severe injuries. Nevertheless, mild injuries too can bring about significant cognitive and physical changes that can interfere with a person's vocation. Physically, such persons may suffer from chronic fatigue or chronic pain or from impairment in motor abilities. Cognitively, memory lapses may occur or attention and concentration a...

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