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Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Rehabilitation, 2002.
Research to determine how effective cognitive rehabilitation is as therapy for TBI (traumatic brain injury).
10,988 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 57 sources, APA, $ 217.95
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a principal cause of death and disability in young adults with consequences ranging from physical disabilities to long-term cognitive, behavioral and social disorders. Cognitive rehabilitation is a term used to refer to that branch of rehabilitation aimed at patients who are disabled primarily as a result of impairments in memory, judgment and other cognitive functions. This paper critically explores existing literature regarding cognitive rehabilitation for treatment of TBI patients to determine what types of cognitive rehabilitation are used, what the strengths and weaknesses of these types are and whether or not there are specific cognitive impairments that are more amenable to cognitive rehabilitation.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Review of Literature
Overview of TBI
Cognitive Impairments: Conditions Linked to TBI
Costs of Cognitive Rehabilitation for TBI
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Strategies and Practices
Variables Influencing Cognitive Rehabilitation Outcomes
Conclusions to the Chapter
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Inclusion Criteria
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Holistic/Home-Based Therapy Studies
Computer-Assisted/Virtual Reality Studies
Research Questions and Hypothesis
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"Whitlock and Hamilton (1995) suggest, however, that even the most severely brain damaged patient can recover cognitive functioning to a remarkable degree if admitted to an acute rehabilitation program as early as possible after the initial injury. Age, severity of injury, pre-TBI educational and/or functional level, and type of treatment provided were among the most significant variables influencing outcome. Several other studies of a similar nature - i.e., Katz and Alexander (1994), Lubusko, Moore, and Stambrook (1994), and Carney, Chesnut, Maynard, Mann, Patterson, and Helfand (1999) - found further support for the effects of these variables on the outcome of cognitive rehabilitation."
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Traumatic Brain Injury, 2005.
A discussion regarding traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the Iraq war.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the history of signature wounds from various wars. According to this paper, the Iraq War has resulted in a large number of traumatic brain injuries. This paper goes on to discuss the causes and nature of this injury.
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"In every war, historians recognize that there will probably be at least one signature wound that will characterize that war for posterity. Incidences of radiation sickness from the atomic bomb will forever distinguish World War II. The Vietnam War still lives on in highlighting the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. The current Iraq War will be no different. In fact, military doctors are already aware of the signature wound of this conflict, one that is slowly dawning in the public eye. For a variety of reasons--including protective armor and enemy tactics--traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are emerging as one of the most devastating and widespread injuries among U.S. casualties of the Iraq War. Traumatic brain injury has a number of causes. However, the nature of the wound and its effects are well documented."
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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury, 2002.
An examination of this phenomena -- how it is caused and how it can be prevented.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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An analysis of this childhood injury which is caused by either a piercing to the brain by a foreign object or internal injury caused by shaking or a fall or a knock. This paper looks at the causes of this condition and examines how it can be prevented. It then proceeds to examine different forms of TBI and looks at the symptoms. Medical management is presented as well as current treatments and breakthroughs.
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"Definition, Age of Onset and Prevalence. Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an acquired injury to a child's brain, either open or closed. An open TBI results from a piercing of the brain, such as by a gunshot or another object, while a closed TBI, the more common, involves and results from the fast, sudden and strong movement of the head and shaking of the brain which stretches or cuts the nerve fibers in the different parts of the brain (Kraus JF). Pediatric TBI is the leading cause of death and disability among children between 1 and 14 years old. It was also reported that emergency rooms personnel treat 600,000 children for this injury every year, and that from that number, 25,000 die and 30,000 become permanently disabled every year in the USA (Christianson and Gale 2). TBI is most frequently transportation-related (39%), due to falls (28%), to sports and other recreational forms (17%) and assault (7%)."
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Occupational Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injuries, 2002.
benefits of using occupational therapy treatment with TBI clients.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 142.95
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This sixteen-page graduate-level paper examines the benefits of using occupational therapy treatment with TBI clients. The author formulates the problem, describes the instrumentation and data collection procedures used; discusses the research design, including all variables, constants, and other attendant factors of the design; and analyzes the outcomes, probable limitations, and the significance of the study to the field of education.
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Recovery from Stroke and Brain Injury, 2006.
This paper evaluates the factors that determine one's rate of recover from brain trauma.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explores the factors that influence recovery from stroke or brain damage. It presents the overall problems that lead to stroke and brain injury. Then it examines the relevance of the problem to nursing. Additionally, it presents a general literature review. Finally it gives the research methods, including search terms, inclusion and exclusion criteria, coding, and aggregation and synthesis of findings.
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"Along with other cardiovascular problems, strokes (cerebrovascular accidents or CVAs) have long been and will continue to occur at an alarming and almost epidemic rate in the United States of America. With such longtime factors as poor nutrition and tobacco use with current trends such as high stress and lack of exercise/sedentary habits, cardiovascular health in this country is a major concern, with strokes leading the way among the maladies and ailments that one might experience. As well, other types of brain injury that might cause many of the same injuries and debilitation as strokes are quite common. From head injuries to aneurysms, these many causes of brain damage and brain injury can leave patients with many of the same problems and obstacles to recovery that strokes can incur. In either case, healthcare professionals in any arena of the field, from emergency and intensive..."
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Brain Injury & Criminal Behavior, 1999.
Examines brain trauma as cause of aggression & crime. Use in court, clinical & psychological characteristics and drug abuse.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 79.95
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"BRAIN INJURY & CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Introduction
This research report presents information regarding brain injury and criminal behavior. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in changes in personality and aggressive behavior that leads to criminal behavior. Clinical characteristics and psychological manifestations of TBI are discussed as are effects of substance abuse on brain injury and crime.
Brain Injury & Criminal Behavior
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the single most important cause of neurological morbidity and mortality in the United States population under the age of 40. Severe TBI results in nearly 40 percent mortality and only 30 percent to 40 percent return to normal neurological functioning after serious brain.."
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Tramuatic Brain Injuries, 2002.
Looking at how they can be caused, their effects. and treatment if necessary.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper defined traumatic brain injury and explains that it can occur in two ways - closed head injury and penetrating head injury. The paper then looks at the kind of damage these injuries could cause and how they could affect a person's daily functioning. It then shows how, often, serious criminals suffered a serious head wound in their earlier life which causes the brain to have minimalized moral judgement.
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"What do P?le, Steve Young, Bobby Joe Long and Timothy McVeigh have in common? At one point or another, all have suffered traumatic brain injuries. P?le?s injuries were from a soccer ball and Steve Young?s injuries were from repeatedly being sacked; both were expected as professional athletes; however, Bobby Joe suffered from many serious head injuries starting from childhood but culminating with a life-threatening motorcycle accident that left him in a coma for many days. Timothy McVeigh also ?sustained three mild head injuries during his youth.? "
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Brain Cancer Rehabilitation, 2008.
This paper discusses the different treatments and therapies available to aid in rehabilitation following brain cancer.
1,933 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that brain cancer, unlike other cancers, possesses certain characteristics that make physical therapy treatment similar to that of treatments of other brain injuries such as strokes or trauma. The writer notes that while the prospect and dread associated with brain tumors is understandable, timely diagnosis, surgery, post-operative cancer eradication and expedient physical therapy can restore functionality, independence and productivity. The writer looks at the different kinds of brain cancer and then examines diagnosis matters and different types of treatment and therapy.
Outline:
Overview
Types of Brain Cancer
Pathogenesis
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Impairments, Functional Limitations and Disabilities
Physical Therapy Treatment
Conclusion
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"Clinical suspicion of a brain tumor and possible localization through clinical neurological physical findings should lead to a means of visualizing the central nervous system in the least invasive manner possible. The gold standard for diagnosis would ideally be biopsy of the tumor; however, such procedures may jeopardize the patient's life, if at all impractical for most tumors lying deep within the brain parenchyma. However, these may be indicated when diagnostic imaging fails to convey a definite impression and a biopsy, with all risks and benefits carefully weighed and preliminary medical treatment to prevent brain herniation undertaken. Moreover, a biopsy of the lesion must be able to show that in being done, it will affect subsequent medical treatment."
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Brain?s Cognition of Language, Space, and Face, 2002.
A brief paper examining the brain's functioning.
812 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper asks how the brain processes language, space, and faces; and how do the structures of the brain faculties that handle these processes compare and contrast.
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"Language is handled by a very intricate and involved system that takes up a large portion of the brain?s resources. Incoming language is fed through a linear processing pathway of three parts. First, it enters the sound processor. Linguistic qualities of the sounds are identified such as voicing, velar pronunciation, and accents. The resulting output is then given to the string-maker. This function eliminates uninterpretable sounds and constructs understandable words and phrases out of the ?annotated? sounds. Lastly, the interpretation function completes the final understanding of the language spoken. This process of sequential functions achieves the final interpretation."
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Computer-Aided Rehabilitation in ADHD, 2004.
Review of existing literature on computer-aided rehabilitation in ADHD.
22,169 words (approx. 88.7 pages), 44 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This research paper tests the idea that the personal computer and the programs that can be designed for it can be a strong, positive tool to help ADHD clients. The paper includes a discussion on the brain's ability to work around damage caused by injury or other insult, a discussion on different types of brain damage, and a discussion on the various ways for healing, or at least softening, the effects of brain damage. The paper also discusses motor, sensory, and autonomic function; the psychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury; schizophrenia; and cerebrovascular disorder. It includes an extended discussion on the role MRI and PET examination in discovering what really goes in the formation and development of the brain in developmental disorders, including ADHD.
Current Empirical Understanding of Central Nervous System Neuroplasty
Neurophysiology of Intercerbral Neuronal Regeneration and Repair: Intra-
cellular and Extra-cellular Mechanisms.
Neuro-pharmacological Interventions in Neuroprotection and
Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury, Congenital Central Nervous
System Conditions including ADHD and Psychostimulant Medications.
Diagnostic Techniques in Neurorehabilitation including: PET, MRI, and
Neuropsychological testing (including: Stroop Color Word Test, and
Continuous Performance Tests) applicable to ADHD
Frontal Lobe Neuroplasticity in the Neurocompensation of Cognitive
Deficits in ADHD: A Focus on Executive Functions including: 1.
Response Inhibition (self-regulation); Problem-solving and Self-
monitoring; Working Memory; Planning and Organization.
The Rehabilitation of Attention using Computer Assisted Cognitive
Rehabilitation Programs including: Selective, Sustained, and Divided
Attention.
The Rehabilitation of Executive Function Using Computer Assisted
Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs including Response Inhibition (self-
regulation); Problem-solving and Self-monitoring; Working Memory;
Planning and Organization.
Review of Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation as a Treatment
Modality: A. Empirical Support, B. Limitations, and C. Future
Directions.
From the Paper
"Can the information gathered about how the human brain works to begin with and then repairs itself after injury be applied to helping people born with some developmental dysfunction such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder popularly known as ADHD? Children and adults with this disorder display inabilities to pay attention to the task at hand, appropriately monitor their responses to stimulus and in a range of functions called executive functions such as planning and organization. Building and ordering these functions is what such people need and the hope for the future is that our new technologies can both give us better understanding of causes and provide new, more effective ways to treat ADHD. Besides the new imaging technologies, we also have our societies? love affair with personal computers."
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Left Brain/Right Brain Differences, 1988.
Biological/psychological study of functional differences between brain's hemispheres. Discusses brain damage, perception, nervous system activity, test measurements, expression & facial emotion.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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"This biological psychology paper will discuss left brain/ right brain differences. What is meant by left brain/right brain differences are differences between the two major hemispheres of the brain, the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere. The focus
will be on how the hemispheres differ functionally to affect psychology. A number of studies will be summarized.
II. Biological Aspects
Study of patients with damage to only one brain hemisphere is used to deduce how the right brain and left brain are different-iated. Robertson and Delis (1986) note that patients with damage to the left brain have more difficulty in visuospatial part-whole processing than do patients with damage to the right brain."
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Brain Trauma Patients and Their Families, 2008.
This paper provides an analysis of a qualitative research report: "Needs of Family Members of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury" by
A. E. Bond, C. R. L. Draeger, B. Mandleco, and M. Donnelly.
2,499 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The paper analyzes the study "Needs of Family Members of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury," which attempts to determine the needs of brain trauma patients and their families who enter neurological ICU in need of more specific care. The paper outlines the study design, the data collection and analysis methods and evaluates the study's strengths and weaknesses. The paper points out that, although the findings from this study are limited, the study does successfully outline the principles needed to formulate a more effective and comprehensive health care experience.
Outline:
Problem
Purpose
Research Question
Study Design
Subjects and Setting
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths and Limitations
From the Paper
"The study, "Needs of Family Members of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury," addresses to determine the needs of brain trauma patients who enter neurological ICU in need of more specific care. Traumatic brain surgery occurs in 500,000 persons each year in the United States; approximately 50,000 of these die before reaching the hospital (Bond, Draeger, Mandelco & Donnelly, 2003, p. 63)."
"According to the study, brain trauma patients normally are admitted to ICU for observation. However, 10% of those patients admitted, require immediate care, usually involving surgery or relieving pressure on the brain."
"Due to the nature of severe brain trauma, the ability for families to cope with the concept of this ailment becomes significantly more difficult. As unpredictable brain trauma injuries can be, it is even more important for medical staff to be aware of all the needs for the families and patients."
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The Cognitive Aspects of the Aging Process, 2005.
Describes the effects that aging can have on the cognitive functions of the brain.
1,924 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 73 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper defines cognition and explains the effects of aging on the brain in relation to memory, attention, metacognition, effects on language and the effects of aging on the executive function and finally cognitive function in very old age.
Introduction
Causes
Overview of Findings in Relation to Cognition and Aging
Cognitive Aging and Working Memory
Long-Term Memory
Environmental Support Indications
Health-Related Cognitive Function Impairment
Changes in Hormonal Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline
Medical Treatments Available
Dietary Changes
Lifestyle Changes
Nutritional Aids in Combating Cognitive Dysfunction
Summary
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Manifestations of the age-associated cognitive disorder may be in various forms including senility, loss of memory, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Dementia is inclusive of diseases that involve nerve cell deterioration with loss in two complex behavior areas including language, memory, visual abilities, spatial abilities, and judgment."
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Cognitive Coaching, 2004.
An analysis of the cognitive teaching approach and the brain-based learning approach to student learning.
6,525 words (approx. 26.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 231.95
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This paper examines two instructional approaches to student learning: cognitive coaching brain-based learning. The discusses the complexity of the wide range of skills used in the learning process and looks at how research based approaches can be applied to a classroom setting.
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"This paper examines the topic of the utilization of two research-based instructional approaches- cognitive teaching and brain-based learning- to enhance student learning. First, to provide a background introduction on the different types of learning, Bloom's Taxonomy and metacognition were represented. This discussion highlighted the wide range of skills in order of their complexity, which are employed in the learning process. Second, cognitive coaching was discussed by highlighting the process of its implementation and its concept of five mind states. By using a three-step process that involves planning observations and reflections cognitive coaching..."
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