Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are life-threatening injuries that have a life-long impact on the individual. Regardless of the physical impact of these injuries, many aspects of quality of life (QOL) are affected. This case study presents 25 -year-old men Taylor who sustained an incomplete C6 SCI and a moderate TBI followed by a motor vehicle accident. This essay will focus on importance of rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary approach to increased QOL and will discuss his education needs in relation to Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD).
A TBI is an intracranial injury, caused by an external force or a blow to the head. TBI is a leading cause of complex neuro-behavioural, physical disability and cognitive impairments. Consequences of traumatic brain injury are neurological impairment
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Ongoing assessment and monitoring for injured patient is essential in the rehabilitation settings. Taylor will undertake a general neurological assessment including history of presented problem, previous medical history, results of specific examinations (X-rays, blood reports, CT scan). Other collection of information such as social state (family help, occupation, accommodation), pain, other ongoing treatment, everyday routine, mobility, vision and hearing, continence, swallowing, lethargy, expectations of treatment and functions of position and balance, range of movement, reflexes and sensory A neurological assessment has two functions: the current neurological level and the observation for changes in neurological level. It is divided in to five components such as brain function, cranial nerves, motor response, sensory level and reflexes. Taylor’s level of consciousness and cognition level must be considered and specific observation regarding changes in mental status, emotional status and intellectual functioning should be recorded and documented and compare over the