Concussion is a brain injury and is defined as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. Several common features that incorporate clinical, pathological and biomechanical…
Indicator Mild Moderate Moderate severe Severe Very severe Glasgow coma scale (GCS) [9–11] 13–15 9–12 6–8 3–5 Time to follow commands [13, 14] ≤20 min ≤ 6 h > 6…
First author Year published Design Treatment(s) tested Study sample Control and Tx groups Follow-up Tx better than control? Bell [79] 2008 RCT Telephone counsel (4–5 calls over 12 weeks) Within…
Domains n Sensitivity in mTBI (%) Verbal memory RAVLT effort equation: ≤12 [63] 116 70 Warrington—words correct: ≤42 [60] 108 82 Rey word recognition: ≤6 [80] 113 63 Visual memory…
Mark Sherer and Angelle M. Sander (eds.)Clinical Handbooks in NeuropsychologyHandbook on the Neuropsychology of Traumatic Brain Injury201410.1007/978-1-4939-0784-7_17 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2014 Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries Felicia C. Goldstein1 …
I. Neuropsychological orientation focusing on A. Cognitive and metacognitive impairments B. Neurobehavioral impairments C. Interpersonal and psychosocial issues D. Affective issues II. Integrated treatment that includes A. Formal staff meetings…
Mark Sherer and Angelle M. Sander (eds.)Clinical Handbooks in NeuropsychologyHandbook on the Neuropsychology of Traumatic Brain Injury201410.1007/978-1-4939-0784-7_14 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2014 Treating and Collaborating With Family Caregivers in the Rehabilitation of Persons…
Level of intervention Clinical management Universal • Promote positive mental health • All persons with TBI • Assess hopelessness and SI proactively • Recognize that persons may be at risk at various times post-injury…
Fig. 1 Awareness questionnaire. Modified with permission from Sherer M, Bergloff P, Boake C, High W, Levin E. The Awareness Questionnaire: Factor structure and internal consistency. Brain Injury 1998;12:63–68 Research…
Mark Sherer and Angelle M. Sander (eds.)Clinical Handbooks in NeuropsychologyHandbook on the Neuropsychology of Traumatic Brain Injury201410.1007/978-1-4939-0784-7_11 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2014 Social Communication Interventions Margaret A. Struchen1, 2 (1) Department of Psychology/Neuropsychology, TIRR Memorial…
