Cognitive and Learning Challenges of a College Student After Having a Traumatic Brain Injury

Presenter Information

Amber Kral, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bri Ciaccio, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Brittaney Kroll, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

2-4-2019 2:00 PM

End Date

2-4-2019 3:30 PM

Student's Major

Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services

Student's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Mentor's Name

Hsinhuei Sheen Chiou

Mentor's Department

Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

The purpose of this research is to examine the cognitive and learning challenges a college student faces in the educational setting after they have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our research questions include: How do college students report their cognitive challenges, and what are the most commonly reported cognitive symptoms/difficulties? What study skills are being affected due to these cognitive difficulties in college students with a TBI?

Eleven college students with a traumatic brain injury diagnosis were recruited. A survey was used to gather perspectives from college students with a TBI. A 5-point rating scale, multiple choice, and yes/no answer formats were used to construct the survey. The survey gathered information about cognitive and learning challenges of current college students who have sustained at least one traumatic brain injury. The questions were formed to gather information about their college experiences prior to and after their TBI. All survey responses were collected on the secured Qualtrics website and used for data analysis.

Data will be analyzed by the research team using descriptive, quantitative and qualitative statistics. Data analysis is still in progress.