Evaluating the HRSA Traumatic Brain Injury Program /

A traumatic brain injury (TBI)--a brain injury caused by a sudden jolt, blow, or penetrating head trauma that disrupts the function of the brain--can happen to anyone. The effects of a TBI vary from person to person, depending on the force dynamics of injury and the patient's anatomy and physio...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Traumatic Brain Injury, United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Otros Autores: Eden, Jill, Stevens, Rosemary, 1935-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, [2006]
Temas:
HRSA Traumatic Brain Injury Program.
HRSA Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Brain damage > Patients > Rehabilitation > United States.
Brain damage > Patients > Services for > United States > Evaluation.
People with disabilities.
Brain Injuries > rehabilitation
Brain Injuries > economics
Disabled Persons
Government Programs > organization & administration
Program Evaluation
Personnes atteintes de lésions cérébrales > Services > États-Unis > Évaluation.
Personnes handicapées.
People with disabilities
Brain damage > Patients > Rehabilitation
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FrontMatter
  • Reviewers
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • List of Boxes, Figures, and Tables
  • Preface
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Overview of the HRSA Traumatic Brain Injury Program
  • 2 Epidemiology and Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuryâ€? An Invisible Disability
  • 3 Service Needs and Sources of Funding and Supports for People with TBI-Related Disabilities
  • 4 Assessment of the HRSA TBI Program
  • APPENDIXES
  • APPENDIX A Methods of the Study
  • APPENDIX B Interview Guide Developed by the IOM Committee on Traumatic Brain Injury with the Assistance of Holly Korda, Ph. D.APPENDIX C State TBI Programs and Protection and Advocacy Systems: Characteristics and Accomplishments, by State
  • APPENDIX D Profiles of TBI Initiatives in Seven States
  • APPENDIX E Stakeholders Assess the HRSA TBI Program: A Report on National Interviews and Interviews in Seven States
  • APPENDIX F Glossary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

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