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The purpose of this study is to investigate if a systematic intervention with early identifying of patients with posttraumatic amnesia using a reality orientation therapy can reduce the period with posttraumatic amnesia in order to get a better outcome for patients with traumatic brain injury
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reality Orientation | Behavioral | Two matched groups of patients diagnosed with TBI are selected from two university hospitals. In addition to conventional treatment, patients in one group are introduced to a reality- orientation programme consisting of systematic orientation, information, and systematic cooperation with the patient´s relatives.Patients in the other group receive conventional treatment only. All patients are tested on a daily basis in accordance with the RLAS and the GOAT test. | ||
| Reality Orientation | Behavioral | A quasiexperimental study |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of posttraumatic amnesia Results of score with RLAS, GOAT, GOSE and LOS | 12month |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jens Christian Soerensen | Department of Neurosurgery NK | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Hospital | Aarhus | Central Jutland | 8000 | Denmark |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000647 | Amnesia |
| ID | Term |
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| D008569 | Memory Disorders |
| D019954 | Neurobehavioral Manifestations |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |