Family experiences of supporting a relative with agitation during early recovery after traumatic brain injury.

During the early recovery period after traumatic brain injury (TBI), referred to as post-traumatic amnesia (PTA), approximately 44% of individuals may exhibit agitated behaviours. Agitation can impede recovery and poses a significant management challenge for healthcare services. As families provide significant support for their injured relatives during this time, this study aimed to explore the family's experience during PTA to better understand their role in agitation management.

Managing agitation during early recovery following traumatic brain injury: qualitative interviews with clinicians.

Purpose: Agitated behaviours pose a significant challenge during early recovery following traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how clinicians worldwide manage post-TBI agitation. Understanding the factors that influence how clinicians manage agitation can help inform the use of consistent and effective management strategies for reducing agitation in TBI care.

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Agitation during Post-Traumatic Amnesia following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review.

Agitation is common in the early recovery period following traumatic brain injury (TBI), known as post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). Non-pharmacological interventions are frequently used to manage agitation, yet their efficacy is largely unknown. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for agitation during PTA in adults with TBI.

Agitated Behaviors following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence by Post-Traumatic Amnesia Status, Hospital Setting, and Agitated Behavior Type.

Agitation is a common behavioral problem following traumatic brain injury (TBI); however, the precise proportion of patients who experience agitation in the early stages of recovery is unknown. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the prevalence of agitation in TBI patients undergoing inpatient care, and whether this prevalence differed by post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) status and setting (acute and rehabilitation). We also aimed to describe the prevalence of sub-types of agitated behavior (disinhibited, aggressive, and emotionally labile).

Managing agitation during early recovery in adults with traumatic brain injury: An international survey.

Background: Managing agitation is a significant challenge in the early stages of recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI), and research investigating current practice during this period is lacking.

Objectives: This study examined how clinicians worldwide conceptualise, measure and manage agitation during early TBI recovery.

Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous online survey was distributed via email, newsletters, conferences and social media to clinicians involved in early TBI care worldwide.

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for managing agitation during post-traumatic amnesia following traumatic brain injury: a systematic review protocol.

Objective: To synthesize current evidence on the effects and harms of non-pharmacological interventions for managing agitation during post-traumatic amnesia in adults who have sustained a traumatic brain injury.

Introduction: Agitation is one of the most disruptive and clinically significant sequelae observed during post-traumatic amnesia. Patients who experience agitation during this period demonstrate reduced engagement in rehabilitation and poorer long-term functional outcomes.