Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

JA

Accession No.:

J45977.

Journal:


American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 82, 7, 526-536

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Abstract:

Study examines the potential impact of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) consultation on acute functional outcome, length of stay (LOS), and discharge disposition for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Functional outcome was determined using a modified version of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Results showed that patients receiving PM&R consultation had more severe injuries, lower acute discharge FIM scores, and longer LOS. However, analysis showed that early PM&R consultation (within 48 after admission) resulted in significantly better FIM transfers and locomotion scores and a significantly shorter LOS.

Author(s):


Wagner, Amy K., Fabio, Tony, Zafonte, Ross D., Goldberg, Gary, Marion, Donald W., Peitzman, Andrew B.

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