TBI Publications

Study examined the level of supervision needed across residential settings at 1 year following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and explored predictors of supervision in a military service member and veteran population. Data were obtained from 302 participants with moderate-to-severe TBI enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) TBI ...

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 ...

Study investigated the relationship between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cortisol and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as gene- and age-dependent biomarkers to predict mortality in 117 patients sampled within 6 days after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers also determined associations between CSF cortisol and BDNF with 6-month mortality. BDNF variants, ...

Study demonstrated the application of a service designed to improve the job retention outcomes of adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The intervention combines: (1) the Work Experience Survey (WES), an assessment of areas of incompatibility between worker abilities and job demands; and (2) development of a job accommodation ...

Study examined perceived benefits of cognitive support technology (CST) in the form of iPad applications (apps) among college students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) after 6 and 12 months of use. This study used retrospective data collected as part of Project Career, a demonstration project designed to improve academic ...

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 ...

Study developed and tested a conceptual model that is specific to behavioral symptoms after traumatic brain injury (TBI), to serve as a basis for better assessment and treatment. Data were collected from two cohorts of adults with moderate-to-severe TBI: 79 adults with data collected at 6 months post-injury and ...

The goals of this review paper are to present an overview of the literature on resilience in adults with ABI, to describe approaches to measuring resilience in clinical practice and to discuss practical suggestions for promoting resilience in rehabilitation of adults with ABI.

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 ...

Article provides an overview of Project Career, a five-year interdisciplinary demonstration project funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). It provides technology-driven supports, merging cognitive support technology (CST) evidence-based practices and rehabilitation counseling, to improve postsecondary and employment outcomes for veteran and civilian ...

Study examined the temporal relationships between depression and behavioral dysfunction in the first year after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The authors hypothesized that 6-month depression would be the stronger contributor to 12-month depression and behavioral dysfunction in a sample of 88 adults with moderate-to-severe TBI. A structural equation ...

Study used cross-lagged panel and structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques to examine causality between comprehensive indices of mental health (depression, anxiety, and life satisfaction) and functional independence in a national sample of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) over the first 2 years after injury. Participants were 4,674 individuals ...

Study examined whether immersive virtual reality (VR) treatment interventions improve executive dysfunction in patients with brain injury and whether performance is stronger on a VR version of the Stroop than traditional Stroop formats. Fifteen patients with brain injury admitted to day neurorehabilitation completed the VR intervention sessions twice per ...

Study developed and evaluated a model to describe relationships between environmental factors and participation for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and spinal cord injury (SCI). Researchers also examined whether this model differed across the three diagnostic groups, as well as other demographic and clinical characteristics. A cross-sectional ...

Article reviews existing literature on positive psychology, supported decision-making (SDM), employment, and disability. It examines interventions and assessments that have been empirically evaluated for the enhancement of decision-making and overall well-being of people with disabilities. Additionally, conceptual themes present in the literature were explored. Seven database searches were conducted ...

Study developed a profile of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who received inpatient rehabilitation and were discharged to an institutional setting using characteristics measured at rehabilitation discharge. Data were analyzed data for participants enrolled in the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Database from January 2002 to June ...

This chapter describes the steps and techniques for performing systematic reviews and meta-analyses. It presents step-by-step procedures, starting from an overview, then moving on to defining research questions, searching research articles in journal article indexing databases, selecting articles based on the research question and inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracting ...

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) ...

OBJECTIVE: This study explored the utility of combining data from measures of performance validity and symptom validity among Veterans undergoing neuropsychological evaluation for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). BACKGROUND: Persistent cognitive impairments following mTBI are often reported by returning combat veterans. However, objectively-measured cognitive deficits are not common among ...

Study examined the rate of prophylactic seizure medication usage following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the extent to which the guidelines for seizure prophylaxis after TBI were followed in a tertiary care level 1 trauma center and affiliated inpatient rehabilitation facility. A retrospective medical records review was conducted of ...