A concussion on the soccer field. A hit in the boxing ring. The blast of an improvised explosive device..These are just a few situations that may result in a traumatic brain injury or TBI. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, between 3.2 million and 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability that interferes with their daily life. Because of the serious, long-lasting, and often life-changing nature of TBIs, nurses and … [Read more...]
Improving Outcomes with Trauma-Informed Care
A trauma-informed approach to care (TIC) shifts the focus from “what is wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?”Harry, an 86-year-old man admitted to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation after a hip fracture, could be abrasive and belligerent. A previous nursing facility discharged him due to his uncooperative behavior. After speaking with his son, the staff learned that Harry, a WWII veteran, spent two years in a Japanese Prisoner of War (POW) camp as a … [Read more...]
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