The Importance of a Family-Focused Approach to Treating Brain Injury

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• Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5, 2008. Transcript of the video here. Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Differences Between Caucasians and Minorities in TBI Cases
• Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5, 2008. Transcript of the video here. Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About his Brother's TBI Story
• Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here. Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About the Importance of Family in Hispanic Culture
• Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here. Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Cultural Differences in Caregiving
• Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here. Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Disparity of Care for Minorities
• Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here. Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Cultural Differences in Treatment of TBI
• Neuropsychologist Dr. Tedd Judd talks abou the way professionals can help their patients with brain injury — and their families — who are from different countries or cultures. Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury, Cultural Competency, and Relavence in Rehabilitation
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video. Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury and Working With Hispanic Families of Returning Wounded Warriors
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video. Dr. Tedd Judd Talks Incorporating Brain Injury and Cultural Background
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video. Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury Professionals and Cultural Competence
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video. Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury and Setting Family Centered Goals
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video. Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Navigating Cultural Barriers in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Transcript of this video. Caron Gan Talks About Using Her Cultural Background to Her Advantage
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Transcript of this video. Caron Gan Talks About Finding Support in the Brain Injury Community
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Transcript of this video. Caron Gan Talks About Educating Families About Behavioral Changes
• Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Transcript of this video. Caron Gan Talks About Providing Culturally Relevant Treatment
• Carol Gan, marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.  Transcript of this video. Caron Gan Talks About Working With Families From Different Ethnic and Cultural Backgrounds
• BrainLine's webcast "Caregiving and TBI: What You Need to Know" offers ideas and strategies for people caring for a loved one with TBI. Produced by BrainLine.org. View this video in a webcast format. Transcript of this video.
  Caregiving and TBI: What You Need to Know

A brief summary of current research.

The Ties That Bind: The Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and the Neuropsychological Functioning of TBI Survivors (2012)

Lehan, T, Arango-Lasprilla JC, de los Reyes, CJ, Quijano, MC. NeuroRehabilitation 30 (1), pp 87-95.

Because families frequently provide the majority of care for individuals with traumatic brain injury, family caregivers are at risk for physical and emotional problems, which in turn can negatively impact the functioning of their loved one and the whole family. Authors of this study suggest that a focus on family support is important, especially for Latin American and Hispanic families for whom the emphasis on family is paramount.

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