35 Cognitive Impairment: Characterization and Management Eric B. Larson BACKGROUND Formal structured assessment characterizes cognitive impairment relative to defined objective standards. In clinical settings, formal assessment identifies specific needs of…
18 Recognizing Manifestations of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury Eric B. Larson BACKGROUND Definition Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric syndrome characterized by persistent symptoms…
61 Developing a Life Care Plan Debra E. Berens and Roger O. Weed BACKGROUND • Definition: “A life care plan is a dynamic document based upon published standards of practice, comprehensive…
34 Neuro-Visual Processing Rehabilitation for Visual Dysfunction William V. Padula and Jonathan Jenness BACKGROUND Definitions • Doctors of optometry are “independent primary health care providers who specialize in the examination, diagnosis,…
33 Speech Therapy: Dysphagia and Cognitive Communication Impairments Julie Fuith-Costa DYSPHAGIA Background Definition Dysphagia is a condition characterized by abnormality in the transfer of a bolus from the mouth to…
65 Special Considerations for Military Personnel: Unique Aspects of Blast Injury Michael S. Jaffee OVERVIEW Over the past decade, there has been increased attention and awareness regarding concussions and traumatic…
69 Return to Work Following Traumatic Brain Injury Theodore Tsaousides BACKGROUND Importance Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in cognitive, physical, and psychosocial impairments that present barriers to return to work…
46 Posttraumatic Seizures Kan Ding and Ramon Diaz-Arrastia GENERAL PRINCIPLES Definition A seizure (sz) is an abnormal excessive synchronous discharge of cortical neurons that can result in clinical manifestations such…
68 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Traumatic Brain Injury Felise S. Zollman BACKGROUND Definitions • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)—a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that…
15 Postconcussion Syndrome: Diagnostic Characteristics and Clinical Manifestations Erica Bellamkonda, Blessen C. Eapen, and Felise S. Zollman GENERAL PRINCIPLES Definition Individuals sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) often report a…
