title: Agitation in Patients Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury: Nursing Management.
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.
authors.affiliation: Questions or comments about this article may be directed to Diane Schretzman Mortimer, MD MSN, at diane.mortimer67@gmail.com. She is a Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Staff Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Minneapolis, MN. Wesley Berg, RN BA, is Rehabilitation Nurse Case Manager, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Minneapolis, MN.
authors.forename: Diane Schretzman
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Mortimer
authors.forename: Wesley
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Berg
mesh_terms: D000070642:Brain Injuries, Traumatic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D065816:Neuroscience Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*