Based on review of the literature, the best evidence showed that
a staff education program consisting of TBI patient management and
clinical implementation of evidence-based guidelines will improve
outcomes and reduce the use of patient sitter sessions by 50%. Staff
education on evidence-based practice protocols in traumatic brain
injury management was provided to all staff on all shifts prior to
the beginning of the program. TBI protocol implementation was
monitored throughout the duration of the program. Te pilot program
was extended for three months, with permission for this evidence-
based program granted by the Institutional Review Board.