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Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Instrument

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HIPAA Privacy Information

Purpose of this Assessment: This Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) screening tool is designed to evaluate symptoms and functional impacts that may be associated with brain injury. This is not a diagnostic tool but a screening assessment to help determine appropriate next steps.

How Your Information Will Be Used: The information you provide in this assessment is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Your responses will be:

  • Reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals to determine appropriate recommendations
  • Stored securely in accordance with HIPAA regulations
  • Used only for the purpose of your healthcare evaluation and treatment planning
  • Not shared with unauthorized third parties

Local Processing: This assessment runs entirely within your web browser. Your data remains on your device until you choose to submit the assessment. No information is automatically transmitted over the internet.

Results Handling: Upon completion, your assessment results will be securely transmitted to our healthcare team. You will receive a confirmation message, and a qualified professional will contact you with next steps and recommendations.

Your Rights: You have the right to:

  • Request access to your health information
  • Request corrections to your health information
  • Request restrictions on how your information is used or disclosed
  • Receive a copy of this privacy notice

Questions or Concerns: If you have questions about this privacy notice or concerns about how your information is being handled, please contact our Privacy Officer at [Your Contact Information].

Patient Information

Injury History

Please indicate if you have experienced any of the following:

1. Have you ever experienced a blow to the head or been nearby when an explosion occurred?
2. Have you ever lost consciousness after a head injury?
(Even briefly, like "seeing stars" or "getting your bell rung")
3. Have you ever experienced memory loss or amnesia around the time of a head injury?
4. Have you ever been hospitalized or received medical treatment for a head injury?
5. When did your most recent head injury occur?
6. Briefly describe how the injury occurred:

Cognitive Symptoms

Rate the frequency of the following symptoms in the past 30 days:

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often
7. Difficulty remembering things
8. Trouble concentrating or paying attention
9. Mental fog or confusion
10. Taking longer to think
11. Difficulty finding words or expressing yourself
12. Problems understanding what people are saying or written instructions

Physical Symptoms

Rate the frequency of the following symptoms in the past 30 days:

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often
13. Headaches
14. Dizziness or balance problems
15. Sensitivity to light or noise
16. Fatigue or low energy
17. Nausea or vomiting
18. Vision problems (blurred vision, double vision)

Emotional Symptoms

Rate the frequency of the following symptoms in the past 30 days:

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often
19. Irritability or easily angered
20. Anxiety or nervousness
21. Sadness or depression
22. Sleep problems (falling asleep, staying asleep)
23. Emotional changes (mood swings, crying easily)

Activities of Daily Living

This section assesses how symptoms impact daily functioning. Rate each activity based on the level of difficulty experienced since the injury compared to before.

Rating Scale:

0 = No difficulty (same as before injury)
1 = Mild difficulty (can still perform independently)
2 = Moderate difficulty (requires extra effort/time)
3 = Severe difficulty (requires assistance)
4 = Unable to perform (completely dependent)

Activity Level of Difficulty
Self-care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Meal preparation and eating
Home management (cleaning, laundry, repairs)
Financial management (paying bills, banking)
Medication management

Instrumental Activities

Activity Level of Difficulty
Work or school performance
Driving or operating vehicles
Using public transportation
Shopping independently
Completing forms or paperwork

Social Functioning

Activity Level of Difficulty
Maintaining interpersonal relationships
Participating in social gatherings
Community involvement/participation
Engaging in leisure activities or hobbies
Fulfilling family roles and responsibilities

Environmental Challenges

Challenge Level of Difficulty
Navigating unfamiliar environments
Functioning in loud or busy settings
Handling multiple stimuli simultaneously
Performing under time pressure
Adapting to changes in routine or plans

Pre-injury vs. Post-injury Comparison

Occupational Status

Pre-injury employment/school status:

Current employment/school status:

If working or studying, have responsibilities or accommodations changed since the injury?

Independence Level

Pre-injury level of independence:

Current level of independence:

Additional notes or observations:

Comprehensive TBI Screening Assessment Report

Patient Information

Name:

Date of Birth:

Date of Assessment:

Case ID:

Code:

Assessment Results

Symptom Score: /68
Functional Impact Score: /80
Combined Assessment Score: /148

Recommendation

Symptom Summary

Cognitive Symptoms: /24

Physical Symptoms: /24

Emotional Symptoms: /20

History Flags:

Functional Impact Summary

Activities of Daily Living: /20

Instrumental Activities: /20

Social Functioning: /20

Environmental Challenges: /20

Occupational Impact:

Independence Change:

Accommodations and Assistive Devices

None reported

Additional Notes

No additional notes provided.