Nursing Interventions in the Rehabilitation Process of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Joseph, Iyanuoluwa Ifeoluwa; Isimemen-Wealth, Flourish Osagie (2026)
2026
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Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability and mortality globally, and the
most common causes are falls and accidents. This has an impact socially and
emotionally on individuals, their families and the economy. The rehabilitation
process after a traumatic brain injury requires a multidisciplinary approach with
nurses playing a major role, ranging from the prevention of a secondary brain injury
to physiological, psychological and social interventions as well as patient and
family education.
Using a descriptive literature review, this thesis aims to describe the role of nurses
in the rehabilitation process of a brain injury patient. The purpose was to produce
research and reliable information about the physiological, mental, and social
aspects of rehabilitation. The research question is: How can the rehabilitation of a
traumatic brain injury patient be supported in nursing?
The research material consisted of data collected from reliable electronic
databases with well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data were
analyzed using a thematic analysis approach to identify recurring patterns in the
literature.
The results of this study were grouped into four key themes identified as
assessment and monitoring, patient and family education, emotional and
behavioral support, and non-pharmacological therapy.
In conclusion, nursing interventions are essential in the support of traumatic brain
injury patients’ rehabilitation with emphasis on a holistic, patient-centered and
evidence-based nursing approach to help improve their quality of life and recovery
process. The findings of this thesis can be used in nursing education and in clinical
practice, especially in the areas of rehabilitation and neurological nursing, with
further research recommended to strengthen nursing competencies and develop
rehabilitation practices for patients with traumatic brain injury.
Keywords: nurses, rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, accidents.
most common causes are falls and accidents. This has an impact socially and
emotionally on individuals, their families and the economy. The rehabilitation
process after a traumatic brain injury requires a multidisciplinary approach with
nurses playing a major role, ranging from the prevention of a secondary brain injury
to physiological, psychological and social interventions as well as patient and
family education.
Using a descriptive literature review, this thesis aims to describe the role of nurses
in the rehabilitation process of a brain injury patient. The purpose was to produce
research and reliable information about the physiological, mental, and social
aspects of rehabilitation. The research question is: How can the rehabilitation of a
traumatic brain injury patient be supported in nursing?
The research material consisted of data collected from reliable electronic
databases with well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data were
analyzed using a thematic analysis approach to identify recurring patterns in the
literature.
The results of this study were grouped into four key themes identified as
assessment and monitoring, patient and family education, emotional and
behavioral support, and non-pharmacological therapy.
In conclusion, nursing interventions are essential in the support of traumatic brain
injury patients’ rehabilitation with emphasis on a holistic, patient-centered and
evidence-based nursing approach to help improve their quality of life and recovery
process. The findings of this thesis can be used in nursing education and in clinical
practice, especially in the areas of rehabilitation and neurological nursing, with
further research recommended to strengthen nursing competencies and develop
rehabilitation practices for patients with traumatic brain injury.
Keywords: nurses, rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, accidents.