• Identify the cultural and linguistic background of the individual with TBI
• Learn about the culture, beliefs, and values of the individual with TBI and how these affect attitudes toward injury and management of health
• Use culturally relevant and meaningful assessment and intervention tools.
• Seek thoughts and feelings of family members and involve them in clinical decision-making and intervention process
• Create and distribute culturally appropriate materials to promote awareness of TBI and available resources in the community
• Use interpreters and translators with appropriate training
• Conduct ongoing advocacy and outreach on TBI through community/cultural centers
• Conduct cultural competence assessment
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