TBI Publications

Study assessed the frequency of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) acutely after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a large, multi-year, multicenter cohort of TBI patients. Data from 22 acute inpatient brain injury rehabilitation centers and their referring acute-care hospitals in the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) National Database (NDB) ...

Study determined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among racial/ethnic groups with spinal cord injury (SCI) and assessed the relationship of PTSD with demographic characteristics, injury-related characteristics, employment, depressive symptoms, and health events. A total of 1,063 participants with SCI were recruited from 3 sites in different regions ...

Study engaged individuals living with serious mental illnesses (SMI) as key stakeholders in user experience design and the development of the WorkingWell mobile app to enhance on-the-job follow-along support. To inform app development, focus groups were conducted in 3 agencies providing individual placement and support (IPS) services to examine ...

Article describes how a systematic approach to knowledge translation (KT) was used in an iterative intervention development process that engaged key stakeholders at every phase. The goal of the Diversity Partners Project is to develop, test, and launch an innovative learning intervention to improve the relationships between employment service ...

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 ...

Article describes the development and evaluation of the Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (LIBRE) Profile, a patient-reported multidimensional assessment for understanding the social participation after burn injuries. One hundred ninety-two questions representing multiple social participation areas were administered to 601 burn survivors. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis ...

Article describes a continuum of customized exercise options for people with an existing and newly acquired disability or diagnosis, referred to as the Transformative Exercise Framework (TEF). After rehabilitation discharge, people with newly acquired disability or diagnoses often never make the transition into usage of community-based exercise services that ...

Study investigated associations between the vesicular monoamine transporter-2 (VMAT2) gene variability and cognitive outcomes after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prior research has demonstrated that genetic variation among monoaminergic genes, such as VMAT2, may affect post-TBI cognitive performance. Researchers evaluated 136 white adults with severe TBI for variation in VMAT2 ...

This article presents new evidence on employment barriers and workplace disparities facing employees with disabilities, using data from the 2006 General Social Survey to link the disparities to employee attitudes. Analyses examined the interrelations among employment experiences, perceptions, job preferences, and employment outcomes of respondents with and without disabilities. ...

Study examined the construct validity of the Participation Measure--3 Domains, 4 Dimensions (PM-3D4D), a multidimensional participation measure developed for use in rehabilitation practice. The PM-3D4D is a 19-item measure designed to evaluate participation in 3 domains (productivity, social, and community) across 4 dimensions (diversity, frequency, desire for change, and difficulty). ...

Objective: To (1) identify groups of persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who differ on 12 dimensions of cognitive function: cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms; personal strengths; physical functioning; environmental supports; and performance validity; and (2) describe patterns of differences among the groups on these dimensions and on participation ...

Article describes some of the current issues related to return to school and employment for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). A strong, collaborative partnership between an individual’s care team and key stakeholders is essential for a smooth transition back to school or work. Ways to improve current practices ...

Study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to improve knowledge about traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Blacks and Latinos with complicated mild, moderate, or severe TBI. Participants were 52 adults with complicated mild-to-severe TBI (mean age, 37.71 years); 25 participants were Black and 27 were Hispanic/Latino. Of ...

Study examined how family caregivers of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) describe their quality of life in the context of their caregiving role. Fifty-two caregivers of adults with moderate or severe TBI (31 parents and 21 partners/spouses) were recruited from three data collection sites to participate in focus ...

Study investigated trends of hospital-based healthcare utilization among patients admitted to a level I trauma center between January 1, 2006, and June 30, 2014 after experiencing an acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). The medical records of participants were retrospectively reviewed. Outcome measures included the incidence and type of select ...

Article provides information about some of the memory problems people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) may experience and what they can do to work around these difficulties. Memory is not just one kind of ability. There are several kinds of memory, and TBI affects some more than others.

Article provides an overview of the CONNECT Trial, designed to test the effectiveness of a novel, complex behavioral intervention provided remotely to improve outcome for individuals hospitalized for traumatic brain injury (TBI). The CONNECT model of care remotely connects the Mayo Clinic’s TBI Model System Center specialty brain rehabilitation resources ...

Study examined the characteristics and concerns of caregivers of adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the first few months after the TBI survivor was discharged to the community. Data were collected during a randomized controlled trial involving 153 caregiver-survivor pairs, with 77 randomized to the treatment group and ...