Freeman E A, Burrell B J, Sedger R A
Brain Injury Division, Australian Brain Foundation.
Med J Aust. 1990;153(11-12):730-2.
A 15-year-old boy, severely brain injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, was in coma for six weeks. Five months after the injury, while still severely disabled, he was taken home and treated by an intensive, organised domiciliary programme of community-based rehabilitation supplemented by additional help from the local hospital. The patient regained function, and the programme was emotionally rewarding for the relatives, friends and volunteers. Significant cost savings to the State may be obtained with this method of management.
一名15岁男孩因机动车事故导致严重脑损伤，昏迷了六周。受伤五个月后，尽管他仍严重残疾，但还是被送回家，并接受了一项密集、有组织的以社区为基础的居家康复计划，当地医院也提供了额外帮助。患者恢复了功能，该计划让亲属、朋友和志愿者在情感上得到了满足。采用这种管理方法可为国家节省大量成本。
