Studies Show Traumatic Brain Injury Techniques Helpful, But Require Additional Research
According to the New York Times, several techniques have been identified that are helpful to treat those who are suffering cognitive delays as the result of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Although some of the TBI treatment methods were developed in response to help troops from Afghanistan and Iraq who have suffered head injuries, these techniques can be of aid to anyone who has suffered a debilitating TBI. TBIs are caused when excessive forces are applied to the head resulting in damage to the tissues of the brain. Statistics reveal that nearly 1.7 million American civilians suffer TBIs each year, often resulting from car accidents, sports accidents and construction accidents.
Symptoms of TBIs include:
• Confusion
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Short-term memory loss
• Cognitive impairment
If you believe you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of an accident, an experienced Hawaii traumatic brain injury attorney can help. Where a TBI occurs as the result of the carelessness or recklessness of another, it may be possible to recover compensation for your injuries.
A report completed by the Institute of Medicine at the request of the Defense Department determined that certain methods – such as the use of special diaries to improve memory – helped those injured regain cognitive function. However, overall the lack of a sufficient evidence base made it difficult to support the development of specific therapeutic guidelines.
As one therapist notes “brain injuries are not well studied…there’s no infrastructure, no organized plan of attack for what happens after a brain injury.” Despite the need for more research, one scientist points out applying cognitive rehabilitation techniques focusing on improving memory, attention and decision-making, “is almost a no-lose proposition. It’s like going to school; you should get better at what you practice and you shouldn’t get worse.”
For more information or if you have been injured in an accident and believe you have suffered a brain injury, please contact the dedicated Hawaii brain injury lawyers at Bostwick & Peterson, LLP for a confidential consultation.
