Activity and rest in patients with severe acquired brain injury: an observational study.

Patients with severe ABI were involved in some kind of activity for more than half the day and resting approximately 1/3 of the day. Health personnel and visitors were present in most activities.Implications for rehabilitationRehabilitation of patients with severe acquired brain injury (ABI) comprises a high level of a broad range of activities and interactions.In order to truly offer round the clock rehabilitation, rehabilitation hospitals need to focus on delivering rehabilitation activities evenly across the waking hours.The long periods of daytime sleep and rest in patients with severe ABI should be further examined as there might be a potential to intensify rehabilitation.