In this study, we propose to conduct a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of a client- and community-centered intervention for caregivers of persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) consisting of education and mentoring in solving caregiver and brain injury related problems affecting everyday life. The intervention will ...
The objective of this module project is to characterize patterns of cognitive function over time among individuals who are 5 years post-TBI. Our work will be organized around the following specific aims:
Aim 1. Characterize patterns of change and stability in cognitive functioning from 5 to 7 years after injury among ...
This project extends our prior investigations of the effectiveness of specialized, post-acute brain injury rehabilitation. In order to understand the contribution of postacute rehabiltiation to rehabilitation outcomes, we must first answer the question of how to characterize the course of post-acute brain injury rehabilitation, and its impact on the ...
At present, clinical judgment and experience guide diagnostic, prognostic and treatment decisions for individuals with DOC. However, we continue to struggle with diagnostic error, misinterpretation of behavioral findings, inability to predict functional outcome in individual cases, and uncertainty regarding the neural mechanisms of recovery. When combined with behavioral observations, ...
This project is a placebo-controlled pilot study of the effects of dextroamphetamine (DEX) on attention, engagement in therapy, cognitive and motor speed, and other outcomes in subacute TBI. We will also examine the possibility that DEX accelerates the pace of functional recovery in the subacute phase. ...
This project is a cross-national collaboration with a specialty TBI service in a Copenhagen hospital, with which we share many similarities in terms of patient mix, treatment philosophy and cultural milieu. However, the Copenhagen facility provides significantly longer and in some respects, more intensive inpatient care and rehabilitation compared ...
The Mayo Clinic TBIMS is conducting one site specific research project for the 2007-2012 NIDRR funding cycle, the Midwest Advocacy Project (MAP). MAP is the first randomized practical behavioral trial of its kind and intends to scientifically test the efficacy of advocacy training for individuals with TBI and their ...
The proposed research focuses on the challenging problem of post-traumatic irritability (primary aim) and aggression (secondary aim) using a comprehensive, rigorous approach to generate and disseminate new knowledge on this high impact, pervasive, and under-studied problem that affects approximately 29-71% of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our approach ...
The overall aim of this project is to develop user friendly, methodologically high quality models for prediction of a number of important outcomes following TBI. These outcomes will include neuropsychological status, functional status (including employment), emotional functioning, perceived quality of life, and post-traumatic symptoms. Prediction of outcome in individual ...
The International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) is dedicated to the development and support of multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury.
PsychBITE is a database that catalogues studies of cognitive, behavioural and other treatments for psychological problems and issues occurring as a consequence of acquired brain impairment (ABI).
The Moving Ahead Centre of Research Excellence in Brain Recovery takes a multidisciplinary, multisite approach to address the psychosocial rehabilitation of people with TBI.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
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Established in 1992, the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) represents a unique collaboration between the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). The underlying goal of DVBIC is to ensure that active duty military and veterans ...
This video series developed by the Brain Injury Clinical Team at Craig Hospital highlights the different stages of a traumatic brain injury and recovery process.
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the country’s oldest and largest nationwide brain injury advocacy organization, advances brain injury prevention, research, treatment and education, and advocacy and improves the quality of life for all individuals impacted by brain injury.