Acquired brain injury

An acquired brain injury is damage to the brain occurring after birth, for example due to stroke, cerebral haemorrhage, illness, oxygen deprivation or an accident. Its effects depend on the location and extent of injury and may affect physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning.

Description of the condition

What is acquired brain injury?

Acquired brain injury refers to damage occurring after birth. Causes include stroke, cerebral haemorrhage, traumatic injury, infection, tumour, inflammation, cardiac arrest and other forms of oxygen deprivation. The consequences depend on the affected networks, severity and the person’s health and circumstances.

Possible consequences

Effects may involve movement, sensation, balance, vision, language, memory, attention, planning, behaviour, emotions and fatigue. Some difficulties are visible, while others become apparent only when everyday demands increase.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is individual and may involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology, medical treatment, assistive technology and social or vocational support. Goals should be meaningful to the person and adjusted over time. Families may also need information and support.

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Do you recognize these symptoms and everyday challenges?

Brain injury can make personal care, household tasks, work, education and relationships more difficult. Fatigue, slower information processing and problems with memory or planning may be invisible to others. Structure, aids, fewer simultaneous demands and rehabilitation can support participation.

Difficulty concentrating

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Planning and organisational difficulties

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Mental fatigue

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Speech and language problems

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Memory problems

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Slowed mental processing

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Balance problems

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Muscle weakness

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Irritability and mood swings

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Reduced initiative

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Benefits from our treatment

Greater independence

Training and support can make it easier to manage personal and practical tasks with less assistance.

A clearer overview

Patients can develop better strategies for memory, planning, and concentration in daily life.

More active participation

Treatment can support a gradual return to family life, leisure, education, or work.

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