CLINICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS IN A STATE OF THE DEPRESSION OF CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER SUFFERING A STROKE

Abstract

The interdisciplinary character of consciousness problem is emphasized in the article. The questions rehabilitation of patients with consciousness oppression are addressed. The theoretical background of clinical psychological approach to methods consisting of analyzers systems stimulation, which are used at the rehabilitation of patients with consciousness depression, is provided. The article shows that the stroke characteristics can determine the specific parameters of consciousness depression. Statistically significant data are obtained for a links between the depth of consciousness oppression and stroke lateralization or stroke type. In conclusion, authors outline the issues related to the application of multimodal stimulation in consciousness rehabilitation.

Keywords

• Consciousness
• Depression of consciousness
• Rehabilitation
• Clinical psychology
• Multisensory stimulation.