Traumatic Brain Injury: Interventions for Maximizing Quality of Life

An injury to the head or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for some patients can be severe and life-changing with death being the worst-case scenario. Depending on the severity of the brain injury the patient may have a minor impairment and recover in a matter of weeks to requiring significant care measures due to permanent cognitive disabilities. The patient with a TBI requires a specialized level of care across a variety of healthcare disciplines.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Reference the incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury.
2. Recall  the causes of brain injury.
3. Identify the types of brain injury.
4. Demonstrate a general knowledge of methods of acute nursing care of brain injury patients.
5. Explain the role of nursing care in long-term recovery.
6. Discuss an understanding of methods for preventing complications.
7. Present the primary aspects of rehabilitation considerations, anticipatory planning, and community care.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Normal Brain Function

Chapter 2: Causes of Brain Injury

• Types of Brain Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Case Study #1

Chapter 3: Acute and Short-Term Recovery

• Acute nursing care
• Preventing complications

Chapter 4: Rehabilitation Considerations

• Case Study #2

Chapter 5: Long Term Recovery

• Anticipatory planning
• Community care

Chapter 6: Conclusion

• References
• About the Author