Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery Among Nursing Students

200936 citationsJournal Article

Authors

William Ernst · James Madison University

Ashton D. Trice · Pottstown Medical Specialists (United States)

Jennifer L. Gilbert · Pottstown Medical Specialists (United States)

Heather Potts · Pottstown Medical Specialists (United States)

Abstract

Nursing students possess several misconceptions pertaining to TBI and recovery that have the potential to adversely affect assessment, treatment, and education of patients and family members. Education focusing on TBI and recovery should be included in the nursing curriculum and be a part of continuing education at the professional level.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Volume 24, Issue 3, pp. 213-220

DOI: 10.1097/htr.0b013e3181a7ecd8

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