Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to elaborate practice guidelines for the prevention of behavioral and affective disorders in adult outpatients after traumatic brain injury (TBI); but also…
Abstract This paper comments on the report by a committee of La Société Française de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation (SOFMER) in response to the Haute Autorité de santé in…
Abstract Objective There are no handbook or recommendations for the use of pharmacological agents to treat neurobehavioral disorders after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This work proposes a systematic review of…
Abstract Introduction The non pharmacological approach is an important issue in the treatment of psychological and behavioural disorders in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. It remains nevertheless insufficiently known and…
1 Introduction In order to illustrate the multidimensional aspect of behavioral changes following traumatic brain injury (TBI), this literature review focused on the manifestations of apathy, impulsivity and anosognosia, which…
Abstract Behavioral disorders are major sequelae of severe traumatic brain injury. Before considering care management of these disorders, and in the absence of a precise definition for TBI-related behavioral disorder,…
Abstract Behavioural changes are the main cause of difficulties in interpersonal relationships and social integration among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. The Société française de médecine physique et réadaptation (SOFMER)…
It is now more than 150 years ago that Harlow reported the surprising case of Phineas Gage, an American railroad worker who showed profound changes in personality and behavior after…
Behavioral disorders after severe traumatic brain injury represent common important sequelae. They can occur at any time during the evolution phases and interfere in all domains of life and relationships…
The sit-to-stand (STS) task is a common skill of daily living and an important measure of physical function. This seemingly simple task requires adequate balance control while the base of…
