I appreciated deepening understanding between the effects of TBI vs. PTSD.
I found this module very helpful as it clarified differences in symptoms experienced by individuals with PTSD vs TBI. Since I work with students with both of these diagnoses, I identified with some of the information covered including that depression is the most common psychiatric diagnosis after brain injury, with the rate of close to 50%. That brain injury can affect the ability to initiate or start an activity, so the person needs cues, prompts, and structure to get started. Further, cognitive fatigue is a hallmark of brain injury and Building rest periods into a daily routine helps to prevent cognitive fatigue and restore alertness. Emotional numbness and deadened feelings are a major symptom of PTSD, whereas when the areas of the brain that control emotions are damaged, the survivor of a TBI may have what is called “emotional liability,” meaning that emotions are unpredictable and swing from one extreme to the other.
I was surprised by the data showing that 23.3% of the population has experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) with the largest percentage of concussions occurring in individuals 35 years of age and younger (NPR Health Poll, 2016). Not surprising was that Males are about 1.5 times as likely as females to sustain a TBI, and that data revealed that males in the age group of 14 to 25 years of age engage in proportionally higher risk behaviors than other demographic groups. Alcohol, drugs, and impaired driving are among some of the reasons that this group is at such risk for TBI.
I found this paragraph in the reading to be the most compelling to me as a teacher:
Individuals with PTSD and mild TBI are confronted with several challenges as students. They are facing several issues in their personal lives that involve their ability to function in society, fit within the family and associate with peers while trying to cope with symptoms of PTSD and/or TBI. Several of the symptoms impact their ability to function daily. For example, issues with balance, memory, organization, light and sound sensitivity, anxiety, depression, and social interaction can create learning challenges for students. They are to be commended for their willingness to attempt career education, but they are going to need understanding and support as they cope with their TBI and/or PTSD if they are going to be successful.
The differences are quite important.
I have learned the differences between PSDT and TBI, as well as how it can affect an individual and how to recognize each condition.
Ive gained some insight as to how TBI can affect the individual in more than one aspect. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD all play equal roles.
This section continues to inform of the differences of TBI and PTSD. I didn't know about the difficulties each comes with.
If I witness a student struggling to understand the material and I see that there are some triggers. I will work with this student and help them over come the learning curve.
The faculty in instructor role may experience challenge in managing the personality changes in a adult learner. The faculty instructor should maintain a environment that is focused on educational objectives and refrain the topics that are emotionally laiden or unrelated to instructional objectives.
The adult learner may have experienced Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in the past, as a part of playing sports, or may have been in a car accident, or falls. Retention of information could be a issue while learning activities. Instructor may encounter the adult learner struggling to control mood, may show signs of being depressed, may become irritable.
TBIs can have many consequences.
I have learned how to identify warning signs and accomodate for students diagnosed with PTSD.
I learned the differences between ptsd and tbi.
Ive learned tbi contributes to about 23% of mild tbi and causes headaches, fatique, depression is common and about 11% of military
For me it was interesting to note the similarities and differences between TBI and PTSD effects. Considering the intersectionality of these two conditions, it is clear that students experiencing both TBI and PTSD will require significant support to be successful in the classroom. Having taught students with TBI (very prevalent among student athletes) I do know that the recovery can be a long process and it seems that this diagnosis is often misunderstood by teachers and administrators. It is important for 504 teams to quickly develop an appropriate response so that all of the student's teachers understand the challenges that the student is experiencing and can make appropriate accomodations for the student.
That TBI and PTSD can be concurrent and can cause similar symptoms
how to handled learning curves when it has to do with students dealing with PTSD and learned the behavior it causes
I gained insight into the similarities and differences of TBI and PSDT. The results manifest differently in each person.
The difference beteween PSDT and TBI, how it can affect an individual and how to recognize each condition. Theier possible casues and consecuences.
I learned the difference between PTSD and TBI. PTSD is a mental problem causing heightened reaction to events due to previous exposure while, TBI is a structural injury to the brain causing mental cognitive and memory problems. Distiguishig this two is important in planning how to approach them in the learning process.
I've taught TBI for years and had never seen the compare/contrast with PTSD. Super informative!! Thank you
It was nice to see the comparison and contrast between the two categories. The statistics were hard to bear especially when it came to children. This knowledge made me more empathetic to the young adult in college who may be experiencing residual effects of childhood trauma.
I will continue to implement my practice of nonjudgmental of student behaviors as I do not know their background of experiences. It is important for educators to understand there is always a back story and it is our role to offer a non-threatening environment for learning. I have worked with veterans as nursing students. We partner and I provide a safe environment to disclose when they are feeling anxious and the need for a time out. I have been blessed that the organizations I have worked for have military support where students can be referred.
I plan to introduce these two categories at the Fundamental level of nursing in the context of empathy and therapeutic communication.
