RESUMEN

A descriptive study was carried out on the main aspects related to the rehabilitation of neurological and neurosurgical patients. A review was made on books, symposium papers and theses; specialists were also consulted. Several variables were studied, among them, basic objectives and purposes of the rehabilitation program; peculiarities of the patient's psychologic adaptation to physical disability; assessment of handicaps; and the nurse's role in rehabilitation.

Asunto(s)

Neoplasias Encefálicas/rehabilitación , Traumatismos Craneocerebrales/rehabilitación , Rehabilitación/enfermería , Adaptación Psicológica , Humanos , Evaluación en Enfermería , Investigación en Enfermería , Enfermería Psiquiátrica