2.6 - TBI - Intro to Cognitive- Communicative TBI Assessment Flashcards
Communication Disorders in TBI encompass difficulty with any aspect of________ that experiences ____________, specifically _______ abilities, _______ abilities, and _______.
Communication
Disruption of cognition
Receptive
Expressive
Pragmatics
What are 5 COMMUNICATION difficulties the can be experienced by those with TBI?
Listening
Speaking
Gesturing
Reading
Writing
(Can be both verbal + non-verbal)
What are 5 COGNITIVE difficulties the can be experienced by those with TBI?
Attention
Perception
Memory
Organization
Executive function
What do SLPs need to know about the cognitive aspects of communication?
(4)
Normal + abnormal development
Brain-behavior relationships
Pathophysiology
Neuropsychological processes
What is the road of SLPS in TBI?
10
Identification
Assessment
Intervention
Counseling
Collaboration
Case Management
Education
Prevention
Advocacy
Research
What other fields do SLPs collaborate with when treating TBI patients?
PT
OT
TR
Nursing
Medicine
What 5 things should assessment in TBI be?
Dynamic
Contain both standardized and non-standardized measures
Ongoing
Contextualized
Collaborative
What are 5 generalized principles for treating TBI patients?
Review medical information carefully
Identify appropriate test environment
Schedule eval to maximize patient performance
Provide atmosphere of support and understanding
Select tests appropriate for the patient
What are 5 cognitive + communication problems that can result from a TBI?
Difficulty concentrating for varying periods of time.
Difficulty trouble organizing thoughts.
Become easily confused or forgetful.
STM problems.
Difficulty solving problems, making decisions, and planning
What can cause cognitive + communication problems resulting from a TBI to vary?
(3)
individual personality
Pre-injury abilities
Severity of brain damage
What five factors should we assess in patients with TBI?
Severity of injury
Current level of cognitive functioning
Physical injuries
Emotional state
Other
What are 4 types of responses to stimulation?
Auditory
Visual
Tactile
Olfactory
What types of Emotional + Motivational Disturbances can be associated with a TBI?
(14)
Irritability
Agitation
Restlessness
Inappropriate social response
Anxiety
Paranoia
Tires easily
Belligerence
Anger
Spontaneity
Depressed
Impulsiveness
Rapid mood changes
Loss of drive or initiative
What Cognitive Domains should be assessed in TBI patients?
7
Alertness/Attention
Perception
Orientation
Memory
Organization
Reasoning
Problem Solving and Judgement
What are 2 types of Alertness?
Tonic
Phasic
What is Tonic Alertness?
What is it important for?
Intrinsic arousal that fluctuates on the order of minutes to hours
Important to sustaining attention and functions such as working memory and executive control