Virginia Commonwealth University
Traumatic Brain Injury Model System

Early Rehabilitation Program

Project Director: Janet Niemeier, Ph.D.

Early progress after TBI can be difficult because of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional changes. Changes may include confusion, memory loss, attention problems, and difficulty speaking. Behavior and emotional changes often include acting without thinking, temper problems, frustration, mood swings, and sadness. The VCU Early Rehabilitation Program was developed to help survivors learn how to overcome common problems after TBI. People with TBI, hospitalized on the inpatient brain injury rehabilitation unit at VCUHS, are eligible to participate. Participants will meet regularly with a rehabilitation professional, and receive information about brain injury, recovery, and how to get better. Participants will be asked to answer questions and fill out surveys before and twice after completing the program. Participants will be paid up to $25 for being in this study.