Cognitive training approaches to remediate attention and executive dysfunction after traumatic brain injury: A single-case series

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 866-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Rhian Dymowski ◽  
Jennie Louise Ponsford ◽  
Catherine Willmott
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Executive Dysfunction

scholarly journals A Single Case Narrative of Spirituality Following Aphasia from Traumatic Brain Injury: Findings about Forgiveness and Freedom Using WELLHEAD and SHALOM

Religions ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharyn Mumby
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Patient Reported

Rehabilitation has neglected the spirituality of people with aphasia, a neurogenic impairment of language for communication and thought processes. Aphasia reduces scope for adjustment processes where words are normal currency, such as forgiveness and reconciliation. A single case narrative was generated from a case series exploring the feasibility of spiritual health assessment in aphasia. The individual had traumatic brain injury, with the primary symptom of aphasia, giving the first detailed account of its kind. The WELLHEAD spirituality toolkit provided a structured interview approach, exploring spirituality in terms of ‘meaning and purpose’ within four dimensions, WIDE, LONG, HIGH and DEEP, incorporating patient-reported outcome measures and goal-setting, with feedback interviews. Spiritual Health and Life Orientation Measure (SHALOM) generated a comparator spiritual health assessment. The quantitative feedback measures and self-reported outcomes were complemented by detailed qualitative interview transcripts subject to systematic thematic analysis in NVivo. The findings were co-constructed and systematically verified. This non-religious narrative evidenced the accessibility, acceptability, and impact of the resources. Self-forgiveness was paramount for freedom to journey into the unknown beyond self with ‘Calm’, towards helping others and accepting help. Religion, Faith and Belief were reconceptualised. Forgiveness of self and others was integral and instrumental in recovery, offering avenues for further investigation and application.

Efficacy of memory aids after traumatic brain injury: A single case series

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 463-481
Author(s):  
Hannah R. Bos ◽  
Duncan R. Babbage ◽  
Janet M. Leathem
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Memory Aids

Postural neurologic deficits after decompressive craniectomy: A case series of sinking skin flap syndrome in traumatic brain injury

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Emma A. Bateman ◽  
Jordan VanderEnde ◽  
Keith Sequeira ◽  
Heather M. MacKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Skin Flap ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cognitive Outcome ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Neurologic Deficits ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Hemicraniectomy to manage raised intracranial pressure following traumatic brain injury (TBI) has improved survival but may increase the incidence of Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome (SSFS). SSFS is a clinical syndrome in which patients with craniectomy develop objective neurologic abnormalities due to the pressure of the atmosphere on the unprotected brain, often presenting with postural headaches and neurologic deficits that localize to the craniectomy site. Previously thought to be a rare complication of craniectomy after TBI, evidence suggests SSFS is under-recognized. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical and radiographic features leading to diagnosis and the impact of temporizing and definitive management of SSFS on outcomes in inpatients with moderate/severe TBI. METHODS: Two patients’ symptoms, qualitative behaviour observation, physical and cognitive outcome measures, and neuroimaging pre- and post-temporizing measures and cranioplasty are presented. RESULTS: Both patients demonstrated partial improvements with temporizing measures and substantial improvements in functional, cognitive, physical, and rehabilitation outcomes from the cranioplasty and resolution of SSFS. CONCLUSIONS: Rehabilitation care providers are critical to the timely diagnosis and management of SSFS, including the use of temporizing measures and advocacy for definitive treatment with cranioplasty. These cases highlight the diverse clinical presentations and importance of SSFS diagnosis to improve patient outcomes.

Keep the Brain Cool—Endovascular Cooling in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series Study

Neurosurgery ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 867-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlene Fischer ◽  
Peter Lackner ◽  
Ronny Beer ◽  
Raimund Helbok ◽  
Stephanie Klien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Brain Cool ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Endovascular Cooling ◽  
Series Study ◽  
The Brain

scholarly journals Cognitive rehabilitation effectiveness for severe to moderate traumatic brain injury: case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 437-441
Author(s):  
Ahlam Ibrahim Hamami
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

Objective: This case series study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a holistic approach of a computer-assisted and traditional neuropsychological rehabilitation program in improving some cognitive functions in patients who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: The case series study followed a single-case design, with an A-B-A-B design and was conducted in the rehabilitation center at King Fahad Medical City-Saudi Arabia between Aug 2015 and March 2016. Participants comprised 5 males with moderate-to-severe TBI and persistent cognitive impairments. The computerized model included known software programs for cognitive rehabilitation to improve this rehabilitation process. The program period was six weeks for each case, all focusing on executive functions, memory, and attention. Results: three out of the five cases improved remarkably in their attentional, executive, and related memory functions; with one showing moderate improvement and the five-case showing little improvement. Conclusion: The holistic approach of the neuropsychological rehabilitation program is effective for some TBI cases in improving their cognitive and psychosocial functioning, alongside vocational outcomes, as reported in the follow-up interviews of the patients and their families. More research is required to contribute to the current literature and for the study's findings to be further analyzed for these interventions.

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