Evaluation of neuropsychological rehabilitation following severe traumatic brain injury: A case report

Abstract

This case study presents the evaluation of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation for Jane, a 35-year-old woman who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). On-going rehabilitation addressed difficulties within a structured neuro-rehabilitative therapeutic milieu and was holistically evaluated. Results showed improvement in mood and quality of life and at the compensatory level for cognition. At the impairment level, many of the affected areas of cognition remained at least below predicted pre-morbid levels. This supports the view that although TBI impairments may be permanent, structured neuro-rehabilitation can be effective through external and compensatory aids. Recording this holistically contributes to evidencing this.

Keywords:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Rehabilitation
• Recovery
• Compensation
• Quality of life

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Notes

² Jane was actually resident at Oak House for over two and half years due to not being able to find suitable accommodation for discharge. This was due to a combination of a general shortage of housing in the area, a long housing list and offers being inappropriate in relation to risks identified for Jane. Jane continued to be reviewed and engage in rehabilitation goals throughout her stay at the unit. She now lives in an independent bungalow with her partner and has no staff support other than the pop-ins her partner receives for assistance with his physical disabilities.