Utility of Electroencephalograms for Enhancing Clinical Care and Rehabilitation of Children with Acquired Brain Injury

Keren Politi (), Patrice L. Weiss, Kfir Givony and Elana Zion Golumbic
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Keren Politi: ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem 91090, Israel
Patrice L. Weiss: Helmsley Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Research Center, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem 91090, Israel
Kfir Givony: Helmsley Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Research Center, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem 91090, Israel
Elana Zion Golumbic: The Gonda Center for Multidisciplinary Brain Research, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 11, 1-11

Abstract: The objective of this literature review was to present evidence from recent studies and applications focused on employing electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring and methodological approaches during the rehabilitation of children with acquired brain injuries and their related effects. We describe acquired brain injury (ABI) as one of the most common reasons for cognitive and motor disabilities in children that significantly impact their safety, independence, and overall quality of life. These disabilities manifest as dysfunctions in cognition, gait, balance, upper-limb coordination, and hand dexterity. Rehabilitation treatment aims to restore and optimize these impaired functions to help children regain autonomy and enhance their quality of life. Recent advancements in monitoring technologies such as EEG measurements are increasingly playing a role in clinical diagnosis and management. A significant advantage of incorporating EEG technology in pediatric rehabilitation is its ability to provide continuous and objective quantitative monitoring of a child’s neurological status. This allows for the real-time assessment of improvement or deterioration in brain function, including, but not limited to, a significant impact on motor function. EEG monitoring enables healthcare providers to tailor and adjust interventions—both pharmacological and rehabilitative—based on the child’s current neurological status.

Keywords: electroencephalography; children; acquired brain injury; rehabilitation; cognitive and motor impairment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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