Definition
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Every year, at least 1.7 million TBIs occur either as an isolated injury or along with other injuries.1 A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. The majority of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.2 For more information follow the link http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/ Injury Prevention & Control: Traumatic Brain Injury |
Causes and treatments
Treatment and outcome depend on the injury. TBI can cause a wide range of changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, or emotions. TBI can be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. People with severe injuries usually need rehabilitation. For more information follow the link below http://harvardmagazine.com/2012/03/the-traumatized-brain Resources and strategies http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/traumaticbraininjury.html http://www.ahrq.gov/legacy/research/oct12/1012RA29.htm http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-13-008.html http://www.researchamerica.org/app/webroot/uploads/TBI.pdf INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY http://sds.ucsf.edu/sites/sds.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/brain_injury.pdf Documentaries http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nOyaCK8ovw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YBR1zQpQg Evidence Based Practices:
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