1A descriptive study to assess the Cognitive, Behavioral, and Functional Impairments among patients with Traumatic Brain Injury at selected hospitals, Coimbatore.

Abstract

Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) projected that road traffic injuries will rise from currently being the ninth leading cause of death globally to become the fifth by 2030 (WHO, 2008)
Objective: The objectives of the study were to assess cognitive, behavioral, and functional impairments in patients of TBI.
Materials and Methods A descriptive study was conducted using purposive sampling technique. Mini- mental status examination, neuropsychi- atric inventory and Rappaport’s disability rating scale were used to assess patients’ cognitive, behavioral, and functional impairments
Conclusion: Patients develop cognitive, behavioral, and functional disability after TBI. The caregiver burden increases significantly with cognitive dysfunction, behav-ioral symptoms, and impaired functional status of patients. Therefore, appropriate support is to be provided to caregivers as well as patients.