Agitation in the therapy setting: managing the patient with brain injury

Issue title: Agitation in Brain Injury

Guest editors: Todd R. RowlandGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: McNeny, Robin^{a; *} | Benjamin, Joann^{b; 1}

Affiliations: [a] Occupational Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation, Rehabilitation and Research Center, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Richmond, VA 23298-0661, USA | [b] Los Angeles, CA USA | Stroke Rehabilitation Services, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author, 13210 Wesanne Terrace, Midlothian, VA 23113-3170, USA. Tel: (804) 794-4657.

Note: [1] Permanent address: 800 N. Glenhaven Ave., Fullerton, CA 92632, USA. Tel: + 1 714 870-7474.

Abstract: Though agitation frequently occurs following brain injury, allied health professionals on brain injury teams may not possess sufficient clinical competency to manage the manifestations of agitation. Traditional therapy approaches are inadequate for patients experiencing agitation. This paper reviews practical strategies the authors have found effective when treating agitated patients.

Keywords: Therapy, Agitation, Brain injury

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-1995-5304

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 211-217, 1995