Utility of a microcomputer as an external memory aid for a memory-impaired head injury patient during in-patient rehabilitation.

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This study examined the construct and concurrent validity of ImPACT, a computerized neuropsychological test battery used for evaluating sports-related concussion. RESEARCH DESIGN:Approximately 100 neurologically intact undergraduates completed ImPACT and a battery of traditional neuropsychological te...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Allen BJ,Gfeller JD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate the articulatory function of a group of children with traumatic brain injury (TBI), using both perceptual and instrumental techniques. RESEARCH DESIGN:The performance of 24 children with TBI was assessed on a battery of perceptual (Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment, Assessment of Intellig...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cahill LM,Murdoch BE,Theodoros DG

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to understand turning points and processes that define the experience of identity change for individuals with brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN:The current study applied an interpretive qualitative research design using a phenomenological approach. Qualitative 'life-story' interviewing wa...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Muenchberger H,Kendall E,Neal R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of this study was to investigate if S100B serum protein could predict secondary intracranial haemorrhagic events (SIHEs) after mild head injury (mHI) in patients taking low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (LDA), making routinely repeated head computed tomography (RRHCT) scans unnecessary. METHODS:Three...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ernstbrunner L,Korn G,Ernstbrunner E,Auffarth A,Tauber M,Resch H,Moroder P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the best performing prognostic model using admission characteristics to predict mortality at 30 days and functioning outcome at 6-months post-admission in patients with moderate or severe brain injury. METHODS:Using a retrospective database (n = 1466 patients) of a tertiary trauma care centre, th...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kamal VK,Agrawal D,Pandey RM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-anoxic myoclonus is a rare movement disorder manifested by diffuse action-triggered jerking movements that may result in significant disability. The incidence of this disorder is not clearly established, but over 122 cases have so far been reported in the literature. The pathogenesis is not entirely known, althou...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Polesin A,Stern M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rehabilitation services for patients with brain injury have been slower to develop than those with other disabilities, but have rapidly improved over the past 10-15 years. A range of different, specialized brain injury programmes has evolved. The literature is reviewed and the author describes and discusses the relati...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Burke DC

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of linear measurements in the analysis of CT scans of TBI patients was found to contribute to the understanding of brain damage and were correlated with outcome in severe traumatic close brain injured patients. The purpose of the present study was to analyse the data obtained by the linear measurements on CT s...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Reider-Groswasser I,Costeff H,Sazbon L,Groswasser Z

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many individuals suffer acquired brain injury (ABI) each year. This impacts on the need for rehabilitation supports and services that facilitate the achievement of personal goals. The role of assessment in the rehabilitation of people with ABI is examined. The extent to which assessment practices match (in any way) no...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rees RJ,Storry CJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To determine the extent to which the Brunnstrom recovery stages of upper limb in hemiparetic stroke patients are correlated to neurophysiological measures and the spasticity measure of Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS). RESEARCH DESIGN:A concurrent criterion-related validity study. INTERVENTIO...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Naghdi S,Ansari NN,Mansouri K,Hasson S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The simple test for evaluating hand function (STEF) is widely used for clinical evaluation of upper extremity function in Japan. However, except for test-re-test reliability, its psychometric properties have not been investigated. The aim of this study is to explore its internal consistency, concurrent validi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Shindo K,Oba H,Hara J,Ito M,Hotta F,Liu M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This prospective controlled non-randomized study investigated the effects of robotic gait training on electroencephalographic (EEG) brain activity in patients with impaired consciousness due to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:Twelve TBI patients and 14 healthy controls underwent a single...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lapitskaya N,Nielsen JF,Fuglsang-Frederiksen A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amantadine, as a dopamine receptor agonist, may stimulate and help the recovery of the nervous system after traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:We performed this study as a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial with target population including all patients with TBI who scored nine or lower...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ghalaenovi H,Fattahi A,Koohpayehzadeh J,Khodadost M,Fatahi N,Taheri M,Azimi A,Rohani S,Rahatlou H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Narcolepsy arising from trauma can present particular problems of differential diagnosis. In this case study presentation the patient suffered a head trauma, without unconsciousness, and began to experience unusual episodic behaviours. Symptom presentation differed from the typical clinical manifestations of idiopathi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Bruck D,Broughton RJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 12 subjects with brain injury who were treated with amantadine. Ten of the 12 subjects exhibited some improvement in cognitive and/or physical function while on amantadine. Areas most consistently showing improvement included focused and sustained attention and concentration, ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Nickels JL,Schneider WN,Dombovy ML,Wong TM

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:The aim of the present study was to use the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) to investigate differences in decision-making (DM) between patients who sustained TBI and healthy subjects, while controlling for age, education and gender. METHODS:A hundred and ten participants, half of whom had severe or mild TBI, complete...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cotrena C,Branco LD,Zimmermann N,Cardoso CO,Grassi-Oliveira R,Fonseca RP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if correlations exist between employment status and sexual functioning in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). DESIGN:Descriptive cross-sectional. SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred and forty-six English-speaking, community dwelling adults, without other neurological or psychiat...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Bellamkonda E,Zollman F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and permanent disability in developmental age. Neurobehavioural symptoms are not uncommon in these patients. The aim of this study was to identify the main neuropsychiatric sequelae of TBI at different ages and study the possible correlations with cli...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Geraldina P,Mariarosaria L,Annarita A,Susanna G,Michela S,Alessandro D,Sandra S,Enrico C

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study aimed to examine attentional deficits in patients with persisting post-concussive symptoms using a multi-componential framework of attention. DESIGN:A cross-sectional investigation using standardized tests and questionnaires of attention including 92 patients. METHOD:Participants were administer...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan RC,Hoosain R,Lee TM,Fan YW,Fong D

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of placebo has long been controversial. Whilst evidence accumulates regarding it's beneficial and safe effects, ethical issues around the eroding of patient autonomy and accusations of deception stop most doctors prescribing inert placebo substances. CASE STUDY:This paper presents a case of a non-ca...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Bolton P,Shotton L,Young A,Grace J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether COMT Val158Met allele status was associated with (i) attentional performance and (ii) response to methylphenidate (MP) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:Forty healthy controls and 32 patients with moderate-severe TBI (Mean time post-injury = 68 days) completed a b...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Willmott C,Ponsford J,McAllister TW,Burke R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To conduct a nationwide telephone survey in order to gather data on some of the quantifiable characteristics of home-based community integration programmes available in the US to adults with brain injury. DESIGN:Survey. METHODS:The Community Integration Programme Questionnaire (CIPQ) was used to interview ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Glenn MB,Selleck EA,Goldstein R,Rotman M

更新日期：2005-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain injury is classified clinically as severe, moderate or mild brain injury characteristics, including admission Glasgow coma score, duration of unconsciousness and post-traumatic amnesia and any focal neurological findings. Most traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Headach...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： De Kruijk JR,Twijnstra A,Leffers P

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined an operational conditioning paradigm designed to train procedural learning channels in a patient with anoxic encephalopathy. Prior to treatment the patient had been incontinent to bowel and bladder incontinent, minimally participant in daily activities and aggressive toward staff and residents for ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Goldberg KB,Ellis DW

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in paediatric patients after the first year of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of locally administered allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), in the acute period after a TBI. METHODOLOGY:MSC were isolated from ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Mastro-Martínez I,Pérez-Suárez E,Melen G,González-Murillo Á,Casco F,Lozano-Carbonero N,Gutiérrez-Fernández M,Díez-Tejedor E,Casado-Flores J,Ramírez-Orellana M,Serrano-González A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to characterize performance of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a novel video-based test, the Video Social Inference Test (VSIT). The VSIT was designed to capture social inference processes that would be engaged in daily conversations. The test required bo...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Turkstra LS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the consequences of childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) on sleep, fatigue, depression, and quality of life (QoL) outcomes and explored the relationships between these variables at 20 years following childhood TBI. PARTICIPANTS:We followed up 54 young adults with mild, moderate, and sev...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Botchway EN,Godfrey C,Ryan NP,Hearps S,Nicholas CL,Anderson VA,Catroppa C

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the functional outcomes of patients with anoxic brain injury (ABI) due to cardiac and non-cardiac aetiologies. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review over 4 years. SETTING:Freestanding rehabilitation hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Thirteen patients with cardiac ABI and 13 patients with non-cardiac ABI. INTE...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Burke DT,Shah MK,Dorvlo AS,Al-Adawi S

更新日期：2005-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the potential effect of age, gender and education upon the theoretically sound measure of sustained attention--Sustained Attention Response to Task (SART)--amongst a control sample and patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The SART is a simple and brief computer-assisted pr...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan RC

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metronome, singing, and board pacing were used as external rate control techniques for the purpose of comparing the effectiveness of auditory and visual speech timing cues for reducing speech rate and increasing intelligibility in three traumatically brain injured mixed spastic-ataxic dysarthric speakers. A single sys...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Pilon MA,McIntosh KW,Thaut MH

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00