Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Recovery
At 香蕉视频 of Utah Health, our nationally recognized providers have decades of experience treating brain injuries of all types and severity. Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital is partnered with an acute care hospital, which means we are uniquely poised to offer rehabilitation services as early as possible to patients. This exceptional efficiency and continuity of care can help accelerate you or your loved one鈥檚 recovery.
We understand that every brain injury is unique. Our goal is to help you regain the independence and skills you need to return to the highest level of functioning possible. Our close partnerships with community organizations will help you successfully reintegrate into the community and return to work. Our rehabilitation team will guide you through a personalized treatment plan during your hospital stay and beyond.
MORE THAN 1500
brain injury patients treated each year
MOUNTAIN WEST'S ONLY
Disorders of Consciousness Program
100% OF PATIENTS
feel prepared to go home after the program
鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to ask for help. Before my [traumatic brain injury] accident, I never wanted to ask for help...But when you know that there are people there to help you, you can overcome anything.鈥
Why Choose Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital?
We provide among the best and most comprehensive therapies for brain trauma patients in the nation. We are the only program in the state accredited by the for specialized rehabilitation of individuals with brain injury.
After a patient has an acquired brain injury, either traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury, simple daily tasks such as walking, eating, and speaking may become difficult. We will work with patients and their families to overcome limitations with a comprehensive therapy plan. Our beautiful, state-of-the-art hospital will give brain injury patients an ideal setting for healing and recovery during this difficult time.
What Is Brain Injury Rehabilitation?
The moment a patient with a brain injury arrives at Neilsen Rehabiitation Hospital, our team of doctors, nurses, and therapists collaborate to create a personalized recovery plan. We will empower you and your family with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively address any physical or cognitive challenges.
Our interdisciplinary team supports and helps our patients thrive:
- Occupational therapists help patients improve their daily living skills such as dressing and bathing.
- Physical therapists work with patients on mobility skills such as walking and getting in and out of bed.
- Speech language pathologists help patients with their talking, swallowing, and cognitive skills.
- Social workers coordinate patient care while they're in the hospital and after discharge.
- Psychologists address mood, cognition, and behavior challenges in patients.
- Rehab nurses assist with daily medical needs including bowel and bladder care, wound management, and implementing the daily medical plan for the patient.
- Rehab educators educate patients and families about brain injury diagnoses and the associated physical and cognitive impairments.
- Physicians have specialized training in different areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation care for the patient's varying needs.
- Dietitians optimize a patient's nutrition for recovery.
Find a Rehabilitation Specialist
Patient Ben Eder's TBI Recovery at Neilsen Rehabilitation
Meet with One of Our Brain Injury Specialists
You will need a referral from your doctor to be admitted to our Brain Injury Program. Please call our referral line at 801-646-8000. Our referral specialist will work with your current provider to obtain necessary medical records and verify your insurance benefits for coverage.
Brain Injury Patient Outcomes
OUR PATIENTS
267 patients treated in 2024
- 146 non-traumatic 121 traumatic
- 60% Male 40% Female
- Average age of our patients = 55
- Patients stayed an average of 18.3 days
- Average number of therapy hours per day = 3.4
PATIENT SATISFACTION
How satisfied were patients with their care?
- 100% of our brain injury patients were satisfied to very satisfied with their care
- 91% of our brain injury patients agree or strongly agree that they were involved with decision making during their rehabilitation program
FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
How much progress do patients make in the functional areas of self-care and mobility?
Higher scores indicate increased levels of independence.
- ADMISSION 60.2
- DISCHARGE 106.4
- 90 DAY FOLLOW-UP 113.3
QUALITY OF LIFE
How did patients feel after leaving the hospital?
- 95% of our brain injury patients agree or strongly agree that the rehabilitation program prepared them for going home.
- 94% of our brain injury patients agreed or strongly agreed that the rehabilitation program improved their quality of life.
