[Use of a brain-computer interface by a patient with a craniocerebral injury].

Background: There is limited knowledge concerning the effectiveness of computer access modes. This article presents a case report of a client with a serious traumatic brain injury who, four years after his accident, tried a brain-computer interface (Cyberlink software).

Purpose: To examine the client's computer performance (keyboard and mouse tasks) and the degree of realisation of three occupations (written communication, interpersonal relations and leisure).

[The benefits of rehabilitation in people with low potential for recuperation].

Background: This article presents the story of a young man who sustained severe limitations following a traumatic brain injury. Considering his very slow recovery rate and a virtual absence of contact with the environment, hopes for rehabilitation were deemed very low. He was nevertheless admitted to a rehabilitation institute for a trial period in November of 2000.