Description
For this assessment, you are a presenter! You will create a 5–10 minute video using Kaltura or similar software. In the video and written narrative:
- Review your findings from Assessment 3.
- Create a poster presentation based on your findings from Assessment 3 (see the samples in the Assessment 4: Poster Template Examples reading list). Include:
- An explanation of the diagnosis.
- The research question you developed using PICO(T).
- A summary of your sources.
- The answer to your PICO(T) question based on your analysis of evidence.
- Describe the key steps of care you are recommending based on your evidence.
- Give a professional presentation to your peers, showing your poster with your voice narration using Kaltura or similar software.
- Include your written narrative/script of the presentation in a Word document. Add the link to your video at the end of your written narrative.
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Evidence-Based Rehabilitation for Mild
Traumatic Brain Injury:
Improving Return-to-Work Outcomes
Diagnosis of Mild
Traumatic Brain
Injury (mTBI)
Patient case: James Rodriguez experienced
head injury with 10-minute blackout
Characterized by post-concussion symptoms
affecting cognitive function and work ability
Challenges include balancing cognitive
recovery with successful return to employment
Significant impact on quality of life and
functional independence
Evidence Summary
Fure et al. (2021): Level 2 evidence (RCT)
Combined compensatory cognitive training with supported
employment (CCT-SE)
116 participants with mild-to-moderate TBI
Significantly higher return to work at 3 months (81% vs.
60%)
Published in peer-reviewed journal with robust
methodology
Rauchman et al. (2022): Comprehensive review
Emphasized importance of addressing visual system
impairments
Highlighted complexity of mTBI rehabilitation needs
Recommended comprehensive assessment approach
Maas et al. (2022): Expert consensus review
Provided global TBI management practices
Identified healthcare disparities in TBI care
Recommended integrated rehabilitation approaches
Key Steps of Care
Early Intervention: Initiate combined rehabilitation
within first month post-injury
Integrated Approach: Implement CCT-SE protocol with
concurrent cognitive and vocational training
Comprehensive Assessment: Include evaluation of
visual system impairments
Personalized Planning: Develop individualized returnto-work plans with workplace accommodations
Multidisciplinary Team: Involve neurologists,
occupational therapists, vocational specialists, and
nursing staff
Ongoing Monitoring: Regular follow-up assessments
at 3, 6, and 12 months
Conclusion
Implementation of early, integrated rehabilitation programs
targeting both cognitive and vocational domains represents
best practice for mTBI patients seeking to return to work.
Adoption of this evidence-based approach can significantly
improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
References
PICO(T) Question
P - Patients with mild traumatic brain injury
I - Combined cognitive and vocational
rehabilitation interventions
C - Standard rehabilitation protocols
(treatment as usual)
O - Return-to-work rates and cognitive
funct...
