Sections
Neuropsychological Assessment: Introduction | Role of the Neuropsychologist | Approaches to Neuropsychological Assessment of Patients With TBI | The Neuropsychological Assessment Process | Differential Diagnosis of TBI From Other Neuropsychiatric Conditions | Conclusion | Key Clinical Points | Recommended Readings and Resources | References
Excerpt
Neuropsychological assessment has become a popular
and useful tool within the field of neuropsychiatry. The neuropsychological
evaluation is focused on the formal assessment of brain-behavior
relationships using psychometric methods. This evaluation provides important
information regarding type and severity of brain injury, course,
and process of recovery, and it is particularly useful in structuring
rehabilitation. In this chapter we review the use of neuropsychological
assessment within the context of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with
particular reference to the neuropsychiatric evaluation and treatment
of the TBI patient.