@article{ref1,
title="A clinical description of strategies to address traumatic brain injury experienced by homeless patients at Baltimore's medical respite program",
journal="Work",
year="2020",
author="Brocht, Chauna and Sheldon, Phil and Synovec, Caitlin",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Medical respite programs provide a safe place for people experiencing homelessness to recover from an acute illness or injury. Many patients in respite programs have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that impedes their ability to complete the self-management tasks necessary to recover from an acute medical condition. Patients with brain injuries may also have behavioral problems that are difficult to manage in a medical respite setting. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the experiences of one medical respite program in screening, assessing, and treating patients experiencing homelessness who have traumatic brain injuries. <br><br>METHODS: Services by clinical providers were tailored to better address needs of those with a history of TBI, as well as implementation of environmental modifications. Two retrospective case studies were completed to illustrate the importance of addressing TBIs in respite programs. <br><br>RESULTS: Modifications to programming can improve patient outcomes and assist in transitioning patients to appropriate community resources. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Identifying and treating patients with TBIs in respite programs can result in long-term positive benefits for patients.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1051-9815",
doi="10.3233/WOR-203083",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-203083"
}