Possible stages of recovery
In the first few weeks after a moderate to severe brain injury, swelling, bleeding or changes in brain chemistry often affect the function of healthy brain tissue. The injured person's eyes may remain closed, and the person may not show signs of awareness. As swelling decreases and ...
To examine the menopause transition among women who have sustained mild complicated to severe TBI. The central hypothesis is that TBI will exacerbate symptoms associated with both the menopause transition and TBI. The overall objective is to examine menopause symptoms in women with TBI and the extent to which ...
Study determined the incidence and causes of rehospitalization following traumatic brain injury (TBI) among 401 military service members and veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) TBI Model System study. One-year follow-up measures were collected within a 2-month window before or after the anniversary date of injury ...
What is the study about?
Researchers examined how education level is related to cognitive status in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cognitive problems, such as slower processing speed, poor working memory, and memory loss are common after TBI. The study tested the cognitive reserve hypothesis, which proposes that greater lifetime ...
During a traumatic brain injury and early stages of recovery, people may experience many changes. Because of damage to the brain, they may feel confused or disoriented. Or, they may have trouble with some physical activity. Luckily, there are many types of brain injury therapies and TBI rehabilitation that can ...
What is the study about?
This study analyzed data from the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Database (TBIMS-NDB). Researchers wanted to know if the data reflects the US population of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) receiving inpatient rehabilitation.
What did the study find?
The results show that the TBIMS-NDB largely represents ...
A severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects more than just the injured person. It also affects family members and friends who love and are close to the person who is injured. As one of these people, you play a very important role in caring for a loved one with a ...
Purpose: To develop a single TBI severity classification system based on commonly used TBI severity measures and indicators that (1) maximally uses available positive evidence to classify TBI severity in three categories: (a) Moderate-Severe (Definite) TBI, (b) Mild (Probable) TBI, (c) Symptomatic (Possible) TBI; (2) reflects current clinical knowledge ...
Involvement from the field plays a critical role in the success of the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). Periodically, we recruit individuals with traumatic brain injury and their family members to participate in MSKTC activities. Here is a listing of our current recruitment initiatives:
Recruiting TBI Ambassadors
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Overview
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center’s (MSKTC’s) Ambassador Program connects people who are passionate about improving the lives of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and burn injuries. Ambassadors take part in research activities, help create and test MSKTC resources, and share these free resources with ...
How does brain injury affect family members?
For most family members, life is not the same after TBI. We want you to know that you are not alone in what you are feeling. While everyone's situation is a bit different, there are some common problems that many family members experience such ...
A traumatic brain injury interferes with the way the brain normally works. When nerve cells in the brain are damaged, they can no longer send information to each other in the normal way. This causes changes in the person's behavior and abilities. The injury may cause different problems, depending upon ...
Study evaluated the association among lifetime traumatic brain injury (TBI) exposure, opioid use, and pain in a nationally representative sample of 1,022 adults over age 50 who participated in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Lifetime TBI history was measured via the Ohio State University TBI Identification Method. Three alternate ...
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a couple’s relationship. Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced after Hugh experienced a TBI.
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on depression. Brandon Blake and Michelle Kauffman share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced with depression after experiencing a TBI.
Study explored the presence of distinct anxiety trajectories across the first 10 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI), and identified demographic, preinjury, injury-related, and treatment factors associated with overall anxiety levels and class membership in different anxiety trajectory subgroups. Data were analyzed for 2,836 participants with moderate-to-severe TBI enrolled in ...
Study examined the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) using Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) protocol in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). A major purpose of CIWA is to guide the addition and titration of central nervous system depressants, most commonly benzodiazepines. Data were collected from 375 patients with ...
What is the study about?
This study compared several characteristics between people with and without TBI, including life expectancy and certain causes of death. The study also looked at risk factors of death. The study focused on people with TBI who completed inpatient rehabilitation.
What did the study find?
Those that were older ...
What is the study about?
This study reviewed published literature on the different types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) education provided to adults with TBI and their family members. The aim of this review was to describe and assess the different types of educational interventions and to locate where gaps exist ...
What is the study about?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant cause of death and long-term disability. Although there has been a decline in the incidence of TBI in the general population, the rate of TBI in older adults has increased. Increased age has long been recognized as a predictor ...