@article{ref1,
title="Clinical pathways in head injury: Improving the quality of care with early rehabilitation",
journal="Disability and rehabilitation",
year="2012",
author="Singh, Rajiv and Venkateshwara, Guruprasad and Kirkland, John and Batterley, Julie and Bruce, Sarah",
volume="34",
number="5",
pages="439-442",
abstract="Purpose: To improve the management of all hospital admissions with head injuries, including mild and moderate by developing a clinical pathway and a head injury team. Methods: A head injury team was set up to take over the care of all admissions with head injury and to manage appropriate referrals and discharges. A key role was to facilitate communication between the different services involved in head injury care, arrange follow-up, support relatives and to educate healthcare staff. Results: In the first year, the team took over the care of 196 admissions of whom 128 attended for 3-month follow-up with 66% having a good outcome. Patients and relatives feedback was excellent with an average score of 4.8/5 on overall satisfaction rating. Other centers in the United Kingdom are aiming to set up similar pathways, and the team has presented on head injury pathways extensively. Conclusions: A clinical pathway can improve the quality of care for all admissions with head injury and enhance the role for rehabilitation at an early stage.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0963-8288",
doi="10.3109/09638288.2011.608146",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2011.608146"
}