R L Tate
DOI: 10.2340/1650197787191924

Subgroups of severe head injured patients exhibit patterns of organic psychosocial deficits resulting in behavioural disturbances. Behavioural management techniques are discussed and two case illustrations are presented in detail: a physically disabled but cognitively well preserved patient who refused to cooperate with therapy programmes; and a permanently severely physically and cognitively disabled patient who screamed and was assaultive whenever physical proximity or contact occurred.