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.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Reference the incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Recall the causes of brain injury.
- Identify the types of brain injury.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of methods of acute nursing care of brain injury patients.
- Explain the role of nursing care in long-term recovery.
- Discuss an understanding of methods for preventing complications.
- 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
- California Bill 241
- Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- How to Reduce Implicit Bias
Price: $20.00
Contact Hours: 2
Course Author
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