International Journal of Nursing Education and Research
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 1

Brain Injury Rehabilitation -A Step Ahead

1Lecturer, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Institute of National Importance (INI), Hosur Road, Bengaluru-560 029, Karnataka.

2Additional Professor, Head of the Department of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Institute of National Importance (INI), Hosur Road, Bengaluru-560 029, Karnataka

*Corresponding Author Email: valliammal.shanmugam@gmail.com

Online published on 23 May, 2016.

Abstract

Brain injury is a major health problem in civilian, military, and veteran populations. Individuals experiencing moderate to severe brain injury require a continuum of care involving acute hospitalization and rehabilitation, including community reintegration and, one would hope, a return home to function as a productive member of the community. This article discusses on the easily available and free apps that can stimulate the brain and hence recommended as a part of Brain injury rehabilitation.

Keywords

Brain Injury, rehabilitation, free mobile apps