Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J75640

Journal:


Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 32, 2, 125-133

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Abstract:

Study identified groups of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who differ on 12 dimensions of experience or functioning. These dimensions include: (1) memory, (2) cognitive processing speed, (3) verbal fluency, (4) self-reported cognitive symptoms, (5) independence and self-esteem, (6) resilience, (7) emotional distress, (8) postconcussive symptoms, (9) physical symptoms, (10) physical functioning, (11) economic and family support, and (12) performance validity. The study also described patterns of differences among the groups on these dimensions and in participation outcomes. A total of 504 individuals with TBI living in the community who were an average of 6.3 years after injury participated. Data were collected by review of pertinent medical records, interview, and administration of tests and questionnaires. Outcome measures included: selected scales from the Traumatic Brain Injury Quality of Life measures, Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory, Economic Quality of Life Scale, Family Assessment Device General Functioning Scale, measures of cognitive function, Word Memory Test, and Participation Assessment with Recombined Tools–Objective (PART-O) scale. Cluster analysis identified 5 groups of participants with TBI who differed in clinically meaningful ways on the 12 dimension scores and the PART-O scale. Cluster groupings identified in this study could assist clinicians with case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Author(s):


Sherer, Mark, Nick, Todd G., Sander, Angelle M., Melguizo, Maria, Hanks, Robin, Novack, Thomas A., Tulsky, David, Kisala, Pamela, Luo, Chunqiao, Tang, Xinyu

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