Author/Editor		Slodnjak, V
Title		Psihosocialne motnje po težki poškodbi možganov
Translated title		Psychosocial disorders after severe brain injury
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vars
Vol. and No.		Letnik 33, št. Suppl 1
Publication year		1994
Volume		str. 335-9
Language		slo
Abstract		It is widely believed that in children the recovery after head injury has a better course than in adults. In 1981 we began a follow-up of 110 children with severe brain injuries (GSC 8 or lower, PTA 24 hours or more). In the 10 year period the consequences were found not to be as mild as previously thought. The most serious problems appear in adolescence and adulthood when the injury tends to be overlooked and developing problems may be well attributed to other factors. Specific difficulties in social relations may arise or become more severe. The risk and protective factors, eg. support by family and school, preserved abilities and specific personality traits are not uniform. They may change in time and depend on interaction between child and people around him, was well as on the circumstances and like tasks. The main benefits of our study and its findings are direct help to participating children, acquisition on new insights, sensitisation to the problem, cooperation and exchange of experiences among professionals, initiative for establishment of a self-aid groups, and greater public awareness with further impact on health, social and educational services and legislation.
Descriptors		BRAIN INJURIES GLASGOW COMA SCALE NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS CHILD