ABPP Rehabilitation Psychology case studies
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The ABPP Rehabilitation Psychology credential is a specialty board certification offered by the American Board of Professional Psychology, an organization whose stated mission is "to serve the public by promoting the provision of quality psychological services through the examination and certification of professional psychologists engaged in specialty practice." It is intended for licensed psychologists who have built a practice and training base in rehabilitation psychology - work with people adjusting to disability, chronic illness, injury, and functional change across inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, and community settings. Candidates typically hold a doctoral degree, are licensed, and have completed supervised experience in the specialty before applying through ABPP's application process. The ABPP Rehabilitation Psychology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,870 words.
1Capacity to Consent to Sexuality Education on an Inpatient Unit
D is a 41-year-old man 7 weeks after severe traumatic brain injury (GCS 5 on admission) from a motorcycle collision. He is now in inpatient rehabilitation.
637 words, about 3 min2Serial Neuropsychological Testing After Stroke: When Scores Disagree
R is a 58-year-old right-handed woman 4 months after a left middle cerebral artery infarct. She has mild nonfluent aphasia (Boston Naming Test 38/60, improved from 31/60 at 6 weeks) and right hemiparesis.
583 words, about 3 min3Exposure-Based Treatment for Fear of Falling: Pacing the Plan
K is a 72-year-old man 5 months after a hip fracture and surgical repair. He completed physical therapy but now refuses to walk without a rollator and a spotter, and has stopped leaving his apartment.
568 words, about 3 min4Interprofessional Conflict Over Agitation Management on a Rehab Unit
You are the rehabilitation psychologist on an inpatient unit. T is a 34-year-old man 3 weeks after a moderate TBI.
566 words, about 3 min5Release of Records in a Custody Dispute
L is a rehabilitation psychologist who treated Ms. A for 14 months after a spinal cord injury, addressing adjustment, depression, and return-to-work planning.
516 words, about 3 min