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"OVER MY HEAD" by Claudia Osborn 1998 (notes) — notes from the book of a physician`s experience of her own brain trauma. (Quote - "Hello, I'm at a phone booth at the corner of Walk and Don't Walk")
20 Questions (and answers) about Traumatic Brain Injury — for insurance claims adjusters, case managers, attorneys, and health-care providers by Dennis P. Swiercinsky, Ph.D.
A cry for help: Treating involuntary emotional expression disorder 2008 — Patients with involuntary emotional expression disorder (IEED)—a neurologic disorder that manifests as brief bouts of uncontrollable crying, laughing, or both—may appear to have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, or another psychiatric disorder. Careful evaluation, however, can distinguish IEED from other conditions.
Addressing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Fatigue in Neurologic Disorders 2004 — Presentation by David B. Rye, MD, PhD
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured — When a brain injury occurs it often leaves the survivor and their family feeling like they just got off of a plane in a foreign country with no directions, or ability to speak the local language, lost and frightened. The Resource Centre is a guide to navigating this new territory. Although this new life may feel unfamiliar at first, we believe with the proper support, the transition can be eased.
Clinical Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 2008 — American Academy of Neurology defines mild TBI or concussion as: A trauma induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.
Cognitive Impairment and Rehabilitation Strategies After Traumatic Brain Injury 2016 — This literature review assesses the current knowledge of various cognitive rehabilitation training strategies. The entire spectrum of TBI severity; mild to severe, is associated with cognitive deficits of varying degree. Cognitive insufficiency is more prevalent and longer lasting in TBI persons than in the general population.
Communicative Impairment After Traumatic Brain Injury: Evidence and Pathways to Recovery 2012 — This chapter has three aims: first, it reviews the current literature on this topic in order to provide a complete picture of the communicative impairment in TBI patients; second, it examines the relationship between cognitive functions - i.e. executive functions and theory of mind - and pragmatic deficits resulting as a consequence of traumatic brain injury; third, it reviews the current literature on treatment planning in rehabilitation therapy and provides suggestions for the clinical practice.
Considering the student perspective in returning to school after TBI: A literature review 2012 — This paper aims to (i) present a systematic review of the literature exploring students’ perspectives of their educational experiences following TBI and (ii) identify important themes arising from this material which may assist clinicians and educators in improving support services and outcomes for their clients.
Examining the Shift in Occupational Identity after a Brain Injury 2013 (thesis) — When a life disruption such as a brain injury (BI) occurs and the disruption impacts the ability to conduct an occupation deemed meaningful an important process of transition occurs
EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTITY FOLLOWING ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 2010 — Addressing the loss and reconstruction of identity for survivors and their families is emerging as a crucial component of rehabilitation following injury. This paper reviews the literature surrounding these phenomena from a social neuropsychology, cognitive-psychological, and psychosocial perspective.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION — general guidelines
Guidelines for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Persistent Symptoms 2010 — guidelines that can be used by healthcare professionals to implement evidence-based, best practice care of individuals who incur a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and experience persistent symptoms.
Heads Up Facts for Physicians About Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) — The term mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is used interchangeably with the term concussion. An MTBI or concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiologic process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces secondary to direct or indirect forces to the head.
How Memory Affects Sense of Self: Stories of Traumatic Brain Injury 2010 — For traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, memory has a large impact on sense of self. Some cannot remember who they were before the injury and have to rely on others’ memories or photographs to reinvent their sense of self. Others can remember who they were before the accident, but feel they are vastly different than their old self.
Knowledge Translation of Communication & Cognitive Strategies for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury 2012 — This project aimed to develop a resource toolkit for caregivers of people with ABI (family, staff, or health care professionals). Potential users of the toolkit (e.g., caregivers, clinicians) reviewed the toolkit and provided feedback.
Long-Term Neuropsychiatric Disorders After Traumatic Brain Injury 2011 — A review of the current understanding of post-TBI neuropsychiatric disorder including personality change; cognitive disorders and dementia; aggression; affective and anxiety disorders and psychosis will highlight controversies in the literature.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact on Identity and Ambiguous Loss in the Family 2008 — Persons dealing with the numerous long-term cognitive and physical problems accompanying mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) may develop a profound sense of “loss of self.”
Neuropsychology and the Assessment of Mild to Moderate Head Injury Dennis P. Swiercinsky, Ph.D. 2001 — The complexity of head and brain injury can be sorted out most thoroughly by neuropsychological intervention. Such intervention begins with consultation soon after an injury and concludes with comprehensive assessment and possibly therapeutic treatment.
overview of the functions of the brain's hemispheres — Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions — motion, speech, self-awareness — shut down one by one. An astonishing story. more at http://drjilltaylor.com/about.html
Pathological Laughing and Crying Following Traumatic Brain Injury 2004 — Findings revealed that prefrontal regulation of limbic circuits may be involved in the pathophysiology of this disturbed emotional expression.
Perspectives on evidence based practice in ABI rehabilitation. “Relevant Research”: Who decides? 2010 — While there is abundant literature debating the practical and sociological implications of EBP, there has been limited examination of EBP within the inherently complex nature of ABI rehabilitation and rehabilitation research. This paper provides a framework for clinical decision making regarding evidence based practice in the context of ABI rehab
Pragmatic Evidence Based Review Challenging Behaviour in moderate to severe TBI 2011 — The purpose of the current report is to summarise the research on challenging behaviour occurring in a person after a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury(TBI).
Psychiatric disorders and traumatic brain injury 2008 — Psychiatric disorders after traumatic brain injury (TBI) are frequent.
Rebuilding Identity Through Narrative Following Traumatic Brain Injury 2004 — During the past ten years I have witnessed the struggle that is intrinsic to the process of recreating one’s sense of identity following a traumatic brain injury (TBI)... It is this issue of redefining self following the devastation of identity that I have come to view as central to the successful metamorphosis of an individual from one identity into another.
Social Communication after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Guide for Professionals 2008 — Impairment in social communication is common following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
The PEDS Model of Child Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 2006? — When a child suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a brain injury as a result of medical negligence the consequences are serious and far reaching. Injury to the young brain will affect all subsequent development. The injury often limits educational progress, employment prospects and the chances of living a fully independent life.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide - Research Reports — See http://www.neuroskills.com A person with brain injury may have just a single opportunity for rehabilitation. The quality of life that follows treatment often depends upon making the right placement decision. CNS offers each patient the highest quality rehabilitation possible.