Influence of systemic infection and comorbidities on rehabilitation outcomes in severe acquired brain injury
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Bellaviti Gianluca, Balsamo Francesca, Iosa Marco, Vella Danila, Pistarini Caterina
ISSN: 1973-9095
Severe infectious complications are a frequent problem in patients with disability due to a severe acquired brain injury. Previous studies reported that the rehabilitation outcome is significantly lower in patients colonized or infected. However, these results could be influenced by comorbidities of those patients admitted in rehabilitation hospital with a lower functional status.