Agitation in Patients Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury: Nursing Management

J Neurosci Nurs. 2017 Feb;49(1):25-30. doi: 10.1097/JNN.0000000000000253.

Abstract

This article reviews clinical and research literature regarding the nursing management of agitation after severe traumatic brain injury. Neuroscience nurses in acute rehabilitation settings use an evidence-based approach to perform multifaceted assessments and implement effective individualized plans of care. These essential efforts minimize the effects of agitation and help patients achieve optimal outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Injuries, Traumatic / nursing*
  • Brain Injuries, Traumatic / rehabilitation
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Humans
  • Neuroscience Nursing / methods*
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Psychomotor Agitation / drug therapy
  • Psychomotor Agitation / physiopathology
  • Psychomotor Agitation / therapy*