The role of the interdisciplinary team in subacute rehabilitation for central pontine myelinolysis.

CONCLUSION: This report illustrates the critical role of a patient-centered and goal-driven interdisciplinary team approach in the rehabilitation of persons with central pontine myelinolysis. Implications for rehabilitation Central Pontine Myelinolysis can result in profound acute disability, including incomplete locked-in syndrome. Interdisciplinary post-acute rehabilitation is beneficial in maximizing functional recovery and minimizing secondary complications for individuals with Central Pontine Myelinolysis. Ongoing clinical assessment and team collaboration contribute to progressive and comprehensive plan of care development in post-acute rehabilitation. A patient-centered and goal-driven interdisciplinary team approach facilitates improvement in outcomes across clinical domains. Recovery potential and therapeutic interventions for individuals with Central Pontine Myelinolysis need to be further explored.
PMID: 30950662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Fuller K, Guerrero C, Kyin M, Timple C, Yeseta M Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research