Acquired Brain Injury: Trends, Lessons, Insights

This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of acquired brain injury (ABI), bringing together leading Scottish clinicians and rehabilitation specialists to explore the continuum of care from acute management to long-term recovery. Chapters examine the epidemiology of head injury, service provision, emergency care, and sports-related concussion, alongside the cognitive, emotional, behavioural, visual, and communication challenges that frequently follow brain injury. The volume highlights evidence-based rehabilitation approaches, including communication-partner training, music therapy, nutritional support, psychological interventions, and innovative uses of biorhythms in recovery. It also addresses important legal and ethical issues such as capacity assessment and reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurorehabilitation services. Combining research, clinical expertise, and practical experience, this book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and all those involved in supporting individuals and families affected by acquired brain injury.