(2) TBI Interventions and outcome measures

Question 1

initiate early, perform weekly
may clear room if pass >46 talkto the team
if pass, perform a dual task balance test to show need for inpatient rehab

Answer 1

berg balance

Question 2

record % of age predicted maximal distance and cadence vs distance

Answer 2

6MWT

Question 3

show impairments in dynamic gait and functional ambulation, multiple motor tasks while ambulating
justify neeed ofr inpt rehab

Answer 3

FGA

Question 4

transitional mvments, can use this for non-ambulatory

Answer 4

5TSTS

Question 5

multiple carieties/versions of test
appropriate for AD

Answer 5

timed up and go

Question 6

after clearance of DGI/FGA
when appropriate, may initiate treadmill running

Answer 6

HiMat

Question 7

Aquatics programming

Answer 7

reduces gravity
help with tone/spasticity
appropriate all rancho levels
help mobilize with WB status
balnce, endurance, strength in pts with TBI

Question 8

dual tasking motor and cognitive

Answer 8

ball toss/ballon batting
carrying objects
texting
agility ladder
sequencing

naming, counting, scavenger hunt, pathfinding

Question 9

justifications for inpt rehab

Answer 9

focus on barriers and impairments in notes…
problem safely navigating open environments or crossing streets
dual tasks
RED FLAG ambulation over 1000ft consistently

Question 10

Discharge options

Answer 10

transitional
home with outpt therapy, home health, neuro based home health, day neuro
SNF
acute care

Question 11

role of lead therapist

Answer 11

designated who communicates with family in regards to therapy related info
family training, equipment, weekly team conference,

Question 12

discharge DME

Answer 12

WC
AD
commode/bathroom eq
home modifications
bracing/splinting
tilt in space
hospital bed
sliding board
hoyer
tube feed
trach