RESUMO
Many patients with chronic injury or illness suffer from childhood trauma syndrome. As a result, they do not take proper care of themselves and are at risk of developing long-term disabilities. Physicians who understand the dynamics of CTS can help these patients regain control over their own bodies and health. By building therapeutic relationships with these patients, physicians can restore trust and help them lead happier, healthier lives.
Assuntos
Adaptação Psicológica , Doença Crônica/psicologia , Desenvolvimento da Personalidade , Papel do Doente , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos/psicologia , Ferimentos e Lesões/psicologia , Adulto , Criança , Maus-Tratos Infantis/psicologia , Humanos , Acontecimentos que Mudam a Vida , Relações Médico-Paciente , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Cerebellar electrical stimulation has been advocated as a beneficial treatment device for improving function in cerebral palsy, but a review of the literature raises questions as to its efficacy and safety. Evaluation of one reported study showed that only 32% of people with implanted cerebellar stimulators had significant improvement in function. This is in contrast to 68% to 92% improvement levels claimed by advocates of the procedure. There is evidence of potential long-term damage to the cerebellum from the device. Further studies are indicated, following the criteria established by the 1976 Medical Device Amendment to the Drug and Cosmetic Act dealing with medical device regulation and control.
