OBJECTIVES
After completing this independent study, participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and the nature of Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Discuss the sequelae and guiding principles for treatment of Mild TBI
- Discuss the common chronic cognitive problems affecting patients with moderate/severe TBI, including: (1) treatment options, education and compensatory strategies.
- Describe the unique aspects of TBI epidemiology in the elderly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Testimonial - The Happiest of Happy Endings
- Epidemiology and the Nature of Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Concussion Management: Sequelae and Treatment of Mild TBI
- Rehabilitation of the Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Post-acute/Chronic Sequelae: Medical and Physical Problems
- Post-acute/Chronic Sequelae: Cognitive Problems
- Post-acute/Chronic Sequelae: Emotional and Behavioral Problems
- TBI in the Elderly and Aging with TBI
- Living with TBI: Impact on the Survivor and Their Family
- Driving Issues after TBI
- VA TBI System of Care
- References
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