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A Guide For Occupational Therapists On Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Kelsey Lindstrom, Molly Simmons
A Guide For Occupational Therapists On Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Kelsey Lindstrom, Molly Simmons
Occupational Therapy Capstones
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop the occupational therapy (OT) role and a practice guide for OTs to use with their young adult client who has sustained a sports-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Methods: An extensive literature review was completed on mTBI to examine risks when engaging in sports, common symptoms occurring due to mTBI, OT and rehabilitation assessments and interventions used following an mTBI. Further literature reviewed included current guidelines used in OT and other disciplines, integration of individuals affected by mTBI back into daily occupations, effects of intervention, and identifying when retirement from the …