TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Clinical pathways in head injury: Improving the quality of care with early rehabilitation
JO  - Disability and rehabilitation
A1  - Singh, Rajiv
A1  - Venkateshwara, Guruprasad
A1  - Kirkland, John
A1  - Batterley, Julie
A1  - Bruce, Sarah
SP  - 439
EP  - 442
VL  - 34
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0963-8288
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2011.608146
ID  - ref1
ER  -