Trauma Case Studies

On September 12, 2017, Ms. P as admitted to New York Presbyterian hospital after she was hit in the head and suffered a concussion and lost vision in the left eye. After assessing the injury, doctors determined that she had experienced a head trauma which indicates a Traumatic Brain injury known as TBI. According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention “traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Everyone is at risk for a TBI, especially children, and older adults. (2017)” Due to the concussion, he had experienced Ms. P was diagnosed with this condition. When I stated answer her these questions, my assessment determined
In addition to these issues, she is sensitive to light. A traumatic trauma to the head can lead to many types of complications. Trauma can alter a person’s ability to function in society adequately. My insight to this case was to provide social services resources in her area that would assist her. I will also assess her mental state to determine if she is prone to suicide ideation by using the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). I would continue to monitor her as I provide Ms. P with Cognitive Behavior Therapy where we will work together to established realistic goals as we work on her thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. At the clinic, we also provide support groups for people who are experiencing low vision and head trauma so I would invite her to be a part of the groups so she will not feel isolated and feel that she is the only one going through this condition. I would also advocate for her and encourage her to speak to the doctors about vision therapy such as rehabilitation for tracking of the eyes among many