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Coma Theories There are many causes and theories on coma. Here we explore a few to help you find a way to approach your loved one. While there are many studies being done on coma diagnosis and predicted outcome, there are few studies on the condition itself. This is in part due to the nature of the condition and the situation surrounding it. Coma is not predictable and it usually occurs at a medically critical time. Medical staff are focused on keeping the patient alive and stable and have their hands full. They don't have extra time to work with the patient throughout the day and fill out data pages for research. There is research being done however, and with your help, we'll be able to give researchers the data necessary for use in their studies. Please consider signing up for our study. It only takes 1-2 minutes once a day and will make a world of difference to future coma patients. Click here to take part in the Coma Study. Thank you. Medical Causes There are many medical causes of coma including induced coma to protect the patient during recovery. Diabetic, brain injury, stroke and alcohol induced comas are among the most common and they all have different symtoms and medical treatment. Click here for a list of possible medical causes. Scientific Theories Since the introduction of MRIs, the science of studying the brain has grown tremendously. Recent studies show activity in specific areas of the brain when a person is given specific instructions, whether the person is healthy or in a long term unconscious state under certain circumstances. This is a huge breakthrough in the diagnosis of patients and has lead to many new studies on brain activity and communication. Click here to read the Tennis Ball study and more. Psychological Theories One way to try to understand psychological theories is to go through the coma exercise. Fifty percent of the patients in a coma have been involved in an accident of some type. They had no preparation or information before the treatment of their injuries. Click here to read the coma exercise. Coma can follow even the simplest, most common surgical proceedure. Every person handles trauma in a different way. Injury, disease, illness and even common treatments are traumatic to the body on different levels. They are also traumatic to the mind on different levels. Someone who normally would wave away a difficult situation, may have a hard time with a hospital stay for whatever reason.
We explore different ways of looking at coma to help you figure out ways to approach your loved one. What is the best approach for your loved one? Try something familiar to get things started. - Someone who loves sports might understand visualization the same way he would from a coach for a big game. Studies show imagining yourself in a positive outcome can play a big part in recovery.
- A creative person like an artist or writer might understand visualization in a different way. Often the last thing they want to hear about is the reality of what's going on around them. Use a story to paint a picture of calm and healing.
- A technical person might want to hear about the gadgets and gizmos being used. Again, talk about them as things and not necessarily how they're connected to him.
- A religous person might want to hear lots of prayers and messages of love. If a prayer vigil is being held for them, tell them about it often.
- A child might relate to stories like the little train that could. Finding ways to relate to children can be a challenge, but many children's book have stories of overcoming hardship of various types or taking on a challenge.
If this an extremely traumatic experience, they may need help understanding or coping with the outcome. Sometimes a professional counselor can help with ideas or talk to the patient.
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