Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Overview

Evidence-based Review of Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury (ERABI): Clinical Guidebook
Chapter 5. Mental Health Following Acquired Brain Injury
This chapter has a section on agitation, anger and aggression post-ABI.
ERABI Module 8. Mental Health Issues Post Acquired Brain Injury
Includes a review of the evidence related to behavioural issues after ABI.

Best Practice Guidelines

Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline R.1 - Neurobehavioral Assessment
The KITE research Institute, UHN
Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline R.2 - Neurobehavioral Interventions
The KITE research Institute, UHN
Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline R.3 - Management of Sexual Behaviour
The KITE research Institute, UHN
Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline R.10 - Medication for Agitation/Aggression
The KITE research Institute, UHN
Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline R.12 - Family Education in Neurobehavioral Issues
The KITE research Institute, UHN
TACLS Quick Reference Guide: 5.1 Behaviour Changes
from Taking action for Optimal Community and Long-Term Stroke Care (TACLS): A Resource for Healthcare Providers
Canadian Stroke Best Practices

Assessment

Agitated Behavior Scale (ABS)
The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)
Overt Behaviour Scale (OBS)
The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

Resources

Strategies to Guide Reactive Behaviour after Acquired Brain Injury
Developed by Nova Scotia Health ABI clinicians as a reference for front line staff working with individuals with ABI.

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