POLYTRAUMA

The Polytrauma System of Care in our hospital aims to provide comprehensive, high-quality and interdisciplinary care to those who have sustained injuries to multiple body systems. Some of the most common diagnoses are traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), amputation and chronic pain, including musculoskeletal and headache pain.

 The centre we have offered structured residential rehabilitation with a focus on progressive return to independent living. These programs serve the most severely injured individuals.

Acute rehabilitation services provided here is the first step in the journey toward recovery for those with severe injuries. We are also the entry point for rehabilitation services for those who have experienced a mild-moderate TBI or polytraumatic injury.

Integrated care makes the most sense for those dealing with multiple disabilities. Interdisciplinary teams in the Polytrauma System of Care collaborate to develop comprehensive treatment plans and share knowledge in order to provide high levels of state-of-the-art care. Psychology plays an important role in these teams. Neuropsychologists provide an assessment of cognitive functioning and are able to offer recommendations for rehabilitation, including cognitive remediation and compensatory techniques. Rehabilitation psychologists often provide such intervention and assist patients in adapting to their injuries and coping with limitations, and provide support to families and caretakers. Other psychologists, such as those specializing in psychological trauma, often participate in the treatment and care of patients with polytrauma.