TBI Publications

Article describes the design, development, and testing of the Embedded Scale, or E-Scale, which is a bed-integrated bodyweight measuring system that allows wheelchair users to measure and track their weight. The E-Scale team followed a standard product development approach to build the prototype of the passive bodyweight measurement system. ...

Study evaluated relationships between post–traumatic brain injury (TBI) depression (PTD) and potential associated factors, including antidepressant use, on cognitive recovery following severe TBI. One hundred fifty-four survivors of severe TBI, recruited from a level 1 trauma center, were assessed at 6 and 12 months after injury. Measures included the ...

Study examined the comorbidity of headache and depression after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The prevalence of headache and depression early after mTBI and at 1 year postinjury as well as the relationship between the two were evaluated. Data were collected from 212 participants with mTBI who were admitted to ...

Study assessed associations of functional polymorphisms in the ankyrin repeat and kinase domain (ANKK1; Taq1a) and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT; Val158Met) genes with behavioral dysfunction following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Ninety survivors of severe TBI recruited from a level 1 trauma center were evaluated. The Frontal Systems Behavior Scale, a self- ...

A retrospective records review examined the services provided and outcomes achieved for 64 individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who were referred for supported employment services by a state vocational rehabilitation services agency. Employment specialists engaged in situational assessment, discovery, job development, customized job descriptions, on-site training and support, ...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To examine resilience in the context of adjustment to traumatic brain injury (TBI), including the relative roles of demographic and theoretically related constructs such as coping, social support, and positive affectivity on resilience within the first 5 years postinjury. RESEARCH METHOD/DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional, observational study of ...

Study compared the measurement properties and responsiveness to change of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-20 (HSCL-20), and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). This was a secondary analysis of depression symptoms measured ...

Study examined the association of neuropathic and nociceptive pain severity with interference with quality of life (QoL) in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) who underwent a randomized controlled 12-week trial of an antidepressant to treat depression. A secondary objective was to assess the effect of changes in pain ...

Study investigated differences between older stroke patients treated with the Siebens Domain Management Model (SDMM) and older patients not treated with the SDMM. The SDMM provides a patient management plan to provide a standard structure for all weekly multi-disciplinary conferences to assess patient problems, progress, and barriers to discharge ...

Study investigated the effectiveness of a physical activity intervention for use within a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation program for individuals with brain injury. Forty-seven individuals with a brain injury were enrolled in either the intervention group or control group. The intervention consisted of an 8-week informational and social/behavioral program that ...

Study assessed cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) risk definitions in spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D). Baseline data from participants in 7 clinical studies were pooled; not all variables were collected in all studies; therefore, participant numbers varied from 119 to 389. The pooled sample included men and women with chronic paraplegia and ...

Article reviews the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for three participants with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of different severities. CBT-I is a manualized treatment that effectively treats insomnia with secondary effects on cognition, mood, and pain in various populations. Pre- and post-treatment assessments of insomnia, fatigue, ...

Study evaluated the impact of a graduated physical activity program on fatigue after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using a prospective randomized single-blind crossover design, 123 individuals with TBI, over the age of 18, were enrolled. Interventions included a home-based walking program utilizing a pedometer to track daily number of ...

Study examined whether severity of head and extracranial injuries (ECI) is associated with suicidal ideation (SI) or suicide attempt (SA) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Factors associated with SI and SA were assessed using data collected 1, 2, and 5 years post-TBI from 3,575 participants from 15 TBI Model ...

Study investigated whether genetic variation in neuronal glutamate transporter genes is associated with accelerated epileptogenesis and increased risk of posttraumatic seizures (PTS) after severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI). A total of 253 individuals with sTBI 18-75 years of age were assessed for genetic relationships with PTS. Single nucleotide polymorphisms ...

Article examined the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which was signed into law by President Obama on December 19, 2014. The act amends Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow use of tax-free savings accounts for eligible individuals with disabilities. ABLE accounts are exempt as ...

Study examined whether a telephone-based, individualized education and mentored problem-solving intervention would improve outcomes for caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). One hundred fifty-three caregivers (mean age 49.7 years; 82 percent female; 54 percent spouses/partners, 35 percent parents) of adults with moderate-to-severe TBI who received acute and/or ...

Article discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Participatory Action Research Consortium (ADA-PARC), which collaborates with ADA centers to fulfill the mission of the ADA: full inclusion, full participation, and equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities. The ADA-PARC project focuses on three primary participation areas: community living, ...

This commentary suggests that there is a need for additional strategies for performing systematic reviews (SRs) to improve translation of findings into practice and to influence health policy. SRs critically appraise research methodology and determine level of evidence of research findings. The standard type of SR identifies randomized controlled ...

Study investigated sexual dimorphism within the dopamine (DA) gene pathway that may influence cognitive outcomes following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dopamine is critical for attention, memory, and planning, and DA deficiencies lead to cognitive deficits. Participants were 193 adult survivors of severe TBI recruited from a level 1 trauma ...