Living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can bring unique challenges that may change over time. Find resources for patients and caregivers to navigate life after a brain injury.
Neurotrauma Center
Traumatic brain injury program resources
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is a TBI?
A TBI happens when an impact or force affects brain function. Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, or changes in thinking, movement and behavior. Even mild injuries may have lasting effects while severe TBIs may require intensive care.
- Navigating Intensive Care
- Post-Acute Care
- Recovery Resources
Downloadable guides
UC Health resources to help patients and families.
Your Neuro ICU Care Team
This worksheet includes a summary of your care team and a conversation guide for documenting important information.
Roadmap to Navigating a TBI
This guide shares a visual "roadmap" of the stages of recovery after a traumatic brain injury.
Milestone Tracker
Caregivers can use this guide to document a patient's milestones during their ICU stay.
Downloadable Guides
Find the right post-acute care setting for your needs.
Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
For patients who need ongoing complex medical care and hospital-level treatment after the ICU.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Provides nursing care and rehab services for individuals who are medically stable but still require daily support and therapy.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IPR)
Intensive rehab program for patients who can participate in multiple hours of therapy each day while recovering skills and independence.
Downloadable Guide & Resources
A collaborative approach to returning to work.
Return to Work Roadmap
Returning to work after a brain injury can be a gradual process. This roadmap outlines key steps, resources and considerations to help you plan with confidence.
Brain Injury Association of Ohio Navigation Program
A free program to help individuals who have sustained a brain injury, care partners and the community navigate resources and challenges after a brain injury.
Additional resources
Explore trusted organizations, services and information.
Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIAOH)
Provides free community resources, education and support for navigating life after injury.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Provides career, education and employment services that help individuals with disabilities build skills, gain work experience and become more independent.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Offers free consultation on workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. JAN helps employees and employers support job success, retention and ADA compliance.
Our teams
A team of UC Health experts work together to provide traumatic brain injury care.
