Treatment Plan
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Treatment Plan and Expectations Outcome Communication for Brain Trauma
Nikki Deacon, Lilly Hernandez, Felicia Huffman, Elbert Johnson, Barbara Phillips
PSY/340
May 16, 2018
Professor Robert Levit
Treatment Plan
Jamie has presented with a brain injury which he sustained during his participation in a sporting event, he has shown signs of brain function loss, which includes the struggles with coordination, speech, memory, interrupted sleep patterns and trouble with his coordination (Mayo Clinic, 2018). The treatment plan for Jamie’s injury begins with rest not only from physical activity, but also with activities which require thinking and or concentration; this includes but is not limited to reduction or elimination of television time, video games or mobile device time. If Jamie struggles with vision or hearing, he will need to limit the amount of light and noise which he is exposed to.
Jamie will be seen by an occupational therapist to help him regain his ability to perform daily life functions such as bathing, eating, dressing among other tasks. He will work with a neuropsychologist to help with “administering and interpreting certain types of cognitive and emotional tests” according to the Veterans Health Administration (2012). Physical therapy is also a part of the treatment process to aid in reestablishing balance, if it is lost, strength and function.
It is also important for Jamie to have the support of his family. The support and encouragement of prescribed treatment plan and aid with regaining as much brain function as possible.
Reference
Mayo Clinic. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/symptoms-causes/syc-20355594
Mayo clinic. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355600
