Traumatic Brain Injury
Physical Improvement
Clients experience a 22% improvement in their physical abilities, including walking.
Upon admission, most clients are severely impaired and unable to walk.
At discharge, most clients are walking independently with only mild impairments.
Data collected between 2015 and 2019; sample size = 103. We use the Functional
Gait Assessment to measure walking ability. Scores range from 0-30; 30
represents normal walking.
Cognitive Changes
Clients experience significant improvements in their cognitive abilities,
including memory and problem solving.
On average, we observe significant changes as clients go from requiring
moderate to only minimal cues for memory and supervision for problem solving tasks.
Data collected between 2015 and 2019; sample size = 27. We use the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association functional communication measures
to observe changes in problem solving abilities and memory. 7 = normal
communication.
Increased Independence
Clients experience a significant decrease in the level of supervision they
need, allowing them to return to their previous living environment.
On average, when clients are admitted to Casa Colina with a brain injury,
they require full-time direct or indirect supervision.
At discharge, clients only require part-time supervision. This allows more
of our clients to return home and participate in community activities.
Data collected between 2015 and 2019; sample size = 91. The Supervision
Rating Scale measures the amount of supervision one may need from a licensed
professional or caregiver. 10 = 24-hour supervision.