Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J75306

Journal:


Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 32, 1, 34-45

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Abstract:

Study investigated community reintegration problems among veterans and military service members with mild versus moderate/severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) at 1 year post injury and identified unique predictors that may contribute to these difficulties. Participants were 154 inpatients enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs TBI Model Systems Program with available injury severity data and 1-year post-injury outcome data. Community reintegration outcomes included independent driving, employability, and general community participation. Additional measures assessed depression, posttraumatic stress, and cognitive and motor functioning. In the mild-TBI group, posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive symptoms were associated with lower levels of various community reintegration outcomes. In the moderate/severe-TBI group, cognition and motor skills were significantly associated with lower levels of community participation, independent driving, and employability. These findings highlight the ongoing rehabilitation needs of individuals with TBI, specifically evidence-based mental healthcare, in comprehensive rehabilitation programs consistent with a chronic disease management model.

Author(s):


McGarity, Suzanne, Barnett, Scott D., Lamberty, Greg, Kretzmer, Tracy, Powell-Cope, Gail, Patel, Nitin, Nakase-Richardson, Risa

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