Date of Award
Spring 5-4-2024
Document Type
Oral Presentation/Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Faculty Mentor
Karen Hebert
Keywords
community integration, traumatic brain injury, caregivers, inpatient rehabilitation, occupational therapy
Subject Categories
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Community integration (CI) is a significant benchmark for successful rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The purpose of this capstone was to utilize occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and resources to support patients and their caregivers during the transition from the clinical setting to the community. Methods included assessment and intervention for patient function, cognition as it relates to burden of care, patient discharge statistics, development and implementation of caregiver resources, and semi-structured caregiver interviews. The outcomes of this project indicate that although TBI survivors are discharging home, they continue to require substantial caregiver support. Outcomes also indicate that there is a gap in provision of caregiver resources. Occupational therapy is in an ideal position to provide services to both patients and their caregivers in order to facilitate optimal CI for TBI survivors.
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Alysa N., "Facilitating Community Integration Following Inpatient Rehabilitation: The Importance of Caregivers" (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations. 113.
https://red.library.usd.edu/ot-capstone/113