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This study aims to assess predictors of global function (i.e., how well an individual can perform everyday activities) and driving status among older adults (50 years and older) who survived 1 year following inpatient rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Global functioning was assessed through ...
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The aim of this report is to describe the development of a new tool to measure how much pain interferes in daily life in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The TBI-QOL Pain Interference Item Bank used an approach in agreement with established measurement development standards, ...
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It is important for researchers and health providers to be assured that performance on tests is valid and hence, reliable. This is particularly relevant for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and possible problems with memory, thinking or processing information. Sometimes, emotional distress, motivation, and difficulty ...
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This project aims to develop a case definition and diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic confusional state (PTCS) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study describes clinical findings that establish a diagnosis of PTCS. Second, the study presents criteria for describing recovery from severe states of altered consciousness, ...
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This study aims to determine which behaviorial signs of consciousness emerge first, and to estimate the time course to recovery of consciousness in patients with severe acquired brain injury. Early detection of consciousness after severe brain injury is critical for establishing an accurate prognosis and planning ...
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This study aims to describe those who volunteer after moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), and to examine the links between volunteering and participation and life satisfaction after TBI. Returning to a productive and satisfying life after TBI can be difficult. Wellbeing and participation in social and ...
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This study aims to evaluate the impact of physical, mental, and total health condition burden on functional outcome and life satisfaction, among individuals who are 10 years post moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Having more than one medical condition at the same time (i.e., ...
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This study aims to address the gap in treatments for psychological distress (feeling sad, afraid, anxious, depressed, etc.) in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study examined Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is focused on helping people to accept whatever they are thinking or ...
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This study compared obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), demographic, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) characteristics across the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Centers for Medicare (CMS) and Medicare scoring rules, in individuals with moderate to severe TBI receiving inpatient neurorehabilitation. Sleep is critical for neural ...
A veces, puede ser difícil para las personas con LCT controlar sus sentimientos. En este infocómic se presentan los cambios en el estado de ánimo o los sentimientos que pueden ocurrir después de una lesión cerebral traumática (LCT).
Algunas personas con LCT pueden tener cambios de humor intensos, ansiedad o depresión. ...
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This study aims to compare traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes from 2 cohorts: the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) in the United States and Longitudinal Head Injury Outcome Study conducted in Victoria, Australia, by the Monash ...
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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new intervention that facilitates volunteer activitiy to improve well-being in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The new intervention, HOPE (Helping Others through Purpose and Engagement), involves orientation/training and a 3-month volunteer placement for the participant. Volunteer ...
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This study aims to examine the association between social Internet use and real-world societal participation, in survivors of moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participation includes employment, leisure activities, and social interactions. Participation is associated with health, quality of life, and wellbeing in the general population. However, ...
Recuperarse de una lesión cerebral traumática es un proceso a largo plazo que afecta a la persona con LCT y a su familia y cuidadores. Este cómic describe las etapas de la recuperación y ofrece algunas estrategias para administrar la LCT.
En las primeras semanas después de una lesión cerebral, la ...
Las personas con LCT pasan por muchas etapas de recuperación después de su lesión. Cuando los pacientes con LCT regresan a casa después de su lesión pueden enfrentar algunos desafíos singulares. La vida en el hogar después de LCT puede ser abrumadora o difícil, tanto para los pacientes como para ...
Durante una lesión cerebral traumática LCT y las primeras etapas de la recuperación, las personas pueden experimentar muchos cambios. Debido al daño al cerebro, pueden sentirse confundidas o desorientadas. Pueden tener problemas con alguna actividad física. Afortunadamente, hay muchos tipos de terapias de lesiones cerebrales y rehabilitación de LCT que ...
Muchas personas con lesión cerebral traumática padecen dolores de cabeza durante algún tiempo después de su lesión. En este infocómic se habla sobre los síntomas del dolor de cabeza que suelen ocurrir después de una lesión cerebral traumática.
Los dolores de cabeza pueden interferir con las actividades cotidianas. El Infocómic incluye ...
Es común que las personas con una lesión cerebral traumática tengan problemas para dormir. En este infocómic se incluye información sobre problemas para dormir después de una LCT y cómo mejorar su sueño.
Los ciclos de vigilia del sueño pueden verse afectados por el daño a ciertas partes del cerebro. Debido ...