NeuroRehabilitation
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death in Mexico, and Mexican TBI caregivers have been shown to experience significant mental health problems and high levels of family needs. ⋯ Interventions for TBI caregivers in Mexico-and likely in other global regions with high levels of familism-should include an emphasis on overall family health, the delineation of family roles regarding household responsibilities, the improvement of social support networks and the social presence of family members, and the provision of complete and relevant information regarding TBI. When these needs are more comprehensively met, caregiver mental health will likely improve.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
ReviewThe role of mirror neurons in neurosurgical patients: a few general considerations and rehabilitation perspectives.
A great deal of research has focused on demonstrating the existence of mirror neurons in humans and the factors that modulate their activity after their discovery in macaques approximately two decades ago. ⋯ Therefore, the aim of the present work is to describe how the MNS can contribute to neurosurgery and to put forward the hypothesis that by considering and using MNS properties better functional outcomes can be achieved.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of the addition of transcranial direct current stimulation to virtual reality therapy after stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Upper limb (UL) impairment is the most common disabling deficit following a stroke. Previous studies have suggested that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) enhances the effect of conventional therapies. ⋯ These findings support that tDCS, combined with VRT therapy, should be investigated and clarified further.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Multicenter StudyFrequency of domain-specific cognitive impairment in sub-acute and chronic stroke.
Functional contributions of cognitive impairment may vary by domain and severity. ⋯ Mild cognitive impairment is common after stroke but is not associated with functional disability. Impairment in psychomotor speed, executive function, and visuospatial function is common and associated with functional impairment so should be a focus of screening and rehabilitation post-stroke.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Case Reports Clinical Trial Observational StudySymptomatic treatment of unresponsive wakefulness syndrome with transcranially focused extracorporeal shock waves.
Can stimulation of nerve growth factors by focused transcranial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (TESWT) be made effective for persons within unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (apallic syndrome)? ⋯ In this longitudinal observation study, focused TESWT stimulated vigilance in patients with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome. The precise neurophysiological effects remain to be verified by a study of the clinical results.