Behavior Management
An injury to the brain can often cause changes in a patient's behavior. Sometimes these changes are subtle and adaptable. Other times the patient's behavior can become an obstacle to recovery and may even endanger the patient and/or others. For this reason, the ABI staff monitors the patient's behavior and implements formalized behavior management plans.
These plans are developed by the rehab team in conjunction with the patient and/or family and serve to enhance patient participation and satisfaction while addressing individual goals. Behavior management teaches patients appropriate behaviors to ease the transition to home and community. Family members are educated on positive reinforcement for desired behaviors and response strategies for inappropriate behaviors. These formalized plans are monitored daily and require a consistent team and family effort.
Several special features of our program which focus on the patient's behavior and recovery include:
- Keeping a consistent health care team
- Maintaining a calm approach with patients
- Reducing stimulation in the environment, such as activity and noise levels
- Providing routines for patients
- Providing a secure unit which allows for greater mobility of patients