The document summarizes a presentation on traumatic brain injury (TBI) assessment and rehabilitation. It defines TBI and outlines the continuum of care, including initial assessment, treatment of primary and secondary injuries, and comprehensive rehabilitation involving multiple disciplines. It emphasizes a holistic neuropsychological approach that empowers patients, conveys understanding of deficits and recovery, and helps patients find meaning through collaborative assessment and goal-setting.

1. Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation: A Continuum of Care Presented at the Pennsylvania Psychological Association Annual Convention, Friday June 18, 2010.

10. Rates of TBI hospitalization and death by age group

14. Proportion of TBI related hospitalizations and deaths Transportation Falls Firearms Assaults Other

30. Mild injury 0-20 minute loss of consciousness GCS = 13-15 PTA < 24 hours Moderate injury 20 minutes to 6 hours LOC GCS = 9-12 Severe injury > 6 hours LOC GCS = 3-8

31. What Happens as the Person with Moderate or Severe Injury Begins to Recover After Injury?

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44. “… But be that as it may, those of us who did make it have an obligation to build again. To teach to others what we know, and to try with what's left of our lives to find a goodness and a meaning to this life.” (Quote from the movie “Platoon”, 1986)