Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Therapy During Posttraumatic Amnesia

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the effect of agitation, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and pain on physical therapy participation and outcomes during posttraumatic amnesia (PTA) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Design: Prospective longitudinal study. Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Participants: Participants (N=77) with moderate-to-severe TBI who were deemed to be experiencing PTA using the Westmead Post-Traumatic Amnesia Scale. Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: The Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale and time in therapy (min) were recorded twice daily after routine physical therapy sessions during PTA. The FIM-motor (select items related to physical ther..