Psychological and Emotional Recovery from TBIs

emotional recovery from tbi Advancements in the medical field have led to care improvements and an increased survival rate for patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even so, the road to rehabilitation after a brain injury is often filled with major challenges. Many patients experience lifelong effects which extend far beyond the physical. In fact, emotional recovery from TBI is among the most difficult aspects for many patients. To help attain the highest level of rehabilitation possible following a brain injury, it is crucial for a patient’s nursing care plan to include treatments designed to address the psychological toll of their TBI. This article will explore possible emotional effects stemming from a brain injury and interventions which may be beneficial.

If you are a lawyer working on a case involving an individual who has sustained a TBI, a comprehensive nursing care plan can be a vital asset to support your case. Cardinal LifeCare Consulting connects law firms nationwide with licensed legal nurse consultants who specialize in the creation of objective, evidence-based nursing care plans for those with life-altering injuries. To learn more about our valuable services for legal professionals, call us at 724-487-0519 today.

Depending on the severity of the injury and other individual factors, the aftermath of a TBI can look quite different for different patients. Along with clearly apparent physical effects – such as reduced mobility and speech problems – a TBI can also bring about less obvious emotional/psychological changes, including:

Memory problems;
Personality changes;
Depression;
Anxiety;
Lost or diminished sense of identity;
Mood swings; and/or
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Depending on the patient’s unique circumstances, various interventions may be recommended to support their emotional recovery from TBI. This might include visiting a therapist or psychiatrist for counseling/treatment, or seeing other medical professionals who specialize in helping TBI patients.

Rely On Cardinal LifeCare for Expert Life Care Plan Creation & Related Services

Regardless of the short- and long-term treatments needed to help a patient recover and adapt, TBI rehabilitation can quickly become astoundingly costly. An individualized nursing care plan will provide research- and evidence-based justification for all suggested nursing interventions, along with associated costs. This document – along with the testimony of a medical expert witness – can be instrumental to demonstrate the need for certain treatments and strengthen a patient’s personal injury case as a whole.

To discuss how our certified nurse life care planners and medical expert witnesses may be able to assist with a particular case you are working on, reach out to us at 724-487-0519.