TBI-BEHAVIORAL REHABILITATION PRINCIPLES

SUMMARY

The following are neuropsychological assessment and behavioral management principles:
1. Assessment by a medical specialist to differentiate neurobehavioral difficulties from symptoms of a functional illness (such as seizures or psychiatric disorders)
2. Patients cared for by trained staff who understand behavioral issues
3. Education for patient and family

4. Any behavioral management plan should consider triggers/precipitating factors

5. Formulate a crisis prevention plan

6. Any restrictive interventions (restraints) must be subject to professional and administrative review

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.