Latent structure of the Test of Everyday Attention: convergent evidence from patients with traumatic brain injury.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although much is known about discourse impairment, little is known about discourse recovery after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This paper explores discourse recovery across the critical first year, controlling for pre-injury, injury and post-injury variables. DESIGN AND METHODS:An inception cohort c...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Elbourn E,Kenny B,Power E,Honan C,McDonald S,Tate R,Holland A,MacWhinney B,Togher L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To explore the ways in which health care professionals and families understand terms and concepts associated with disorders of consciousness.Methods: Open-ended, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 health care professionals and 18 family caregivers affiliated with a disorders of consciousness ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Peterson A,Kostick KM,O'Brien KA,Blumenthal-Barby J

更新日期：2020-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We report on a patient who suffered traumatic axonal injury (TAI) of various neural tracts despite airbag deployment following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), which was demonstrated by diffusion tensor tractography (DTT). CASE DESCRIPTION:A 58-year-old female patient suffered from head trauma resulting f...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Jang SH,Lee HD

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prognostic ability of protein S100B, neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP) for prediction of 1-year mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in relation to clinical and radiological characteristics of TBI. METHODS:Brain injury was quantified in 8...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Gradisek P,Osredkar J,Korsic M,Kremzar B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To test whether people with cognitive-linguistic impairments following traumatic brain injury could learn to use the Internet using specialized training materials. RESEARCH DESIGN:Pre-post test design. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Seven participants were each matched with a volunteer tutor. Basic Internet...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Egan J,Worrall L,Oxenham D

更新日期：2005-08-10 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:To investigate the effectiveness of repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE) under surface neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. METHODS:This randomized, controlled, observer-blinded, pilot trial randomized 27 adults with severe arm impairment [Fugl-Meyer Arm scal...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Shimodozono M,Noma T,Matsumoto S,Miyata R,Etoh S,Kawahira K

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:The great majority of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is of mild severity, with Glasgow Coma Scores (GCS) of 13-15, post-traumatic amnesia of less than 48 hours and brief, if any, hospitalization. All mild TBI admissions to hospital were provided with education in the form of a brief interview and a brochure on minor hea...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Englander J,Hall K,Stimpson T,Chaffin S

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with brain tumours often report distress. Interpretive problems ensue when measures normed on healthy persons are utilized to quantify distress. This study investigated potentially spurious elevations on the Hopkins Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL 90-R). Responses of 17 patients were obtained prior to aggre...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kaplan CP,Miner ME,Mervis L,Newton H,McGregor JM,Goodman JH

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To assess the ecological validity of the Screening Module of the Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB-SM) using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). METHOD:Seventy individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury at a residential post-acute rehabilitation facility were administe...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Temple RO,Zgaljardic DJ,Abreu BC,Seale GS,Ostir GV,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the degree of association between four sets of predictor variables (demographic, injury-related, patient functioning, and caregiver functioning variables) and the criterion variable of long-term family functioning following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thirty families participated in th...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Douglas JM,Spellacy FJ

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the experiment was to assess the effect of binasal occlusion (BNO) on the visually-evoked potential (VEP) in visually-normal (VN) individuals and in those with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) for whom BNO frequently reduces their primary symptoms related to abnormally-increased visua...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ciuffreda KJ,Yadav NK,Ludlam DP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the development and interaction of the therapeutic alliance, patients' compliance and awareness during the process of brain injury rehabilitation and the role of demographic and injury related variables in this process. Subjects were 86 patients who underwent a holistic neuropsychological outpatient ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Schönberger M,Humle F,Teasdale TW

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: This study evaluates the contribution of measures for social cognition (SC), executive functioning (EF) and dysexecutive behavior to the statistical prediction of social and vocational participation in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), taking into account age and injury severity.Method: A total of...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Westerhof-Evers HJ,Fasotti L,van der Naalt J,Spikman JM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cognitive rehabilitation represents a substantial portion of rehabilitative efforts put forth in increasing independence following an acquired brain injury. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS:This review examined four major areas of cognitive therapy including: attention/concentration, learning and memory, executive ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rees L,Marshall S,Hartridge C,Mackie D,Weiser M,Erabi Group.

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the reparative potential of a polymeric scaffold designed for brain tissue repair in combination with lipoic acid. RESEARCH DESIGN:Histological, cytological and structural analysis of a combined treatment after a brain cryo-injury model in rats. METHODS AND P...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rocamonde B,Paradells S,Garcia Esparza MA,Vives MS,Sauro S,Ramos CM,Pradas MM,Soria JM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to explore the concept of work instability (a mis-match between an individual's functional and cognitive abilities and the demands of their job) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and develop a work instability scale specific to this population. METHOD:Work instability (WI...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Gilworth G,Carey A,Eyres S,Sloan J,Rainford B,Bodenham D,Neumann V,Tennant A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is general agreement between researchers and clinicians alike that relatives of people with head injuries experience heightened stress as a result of the injury and its consequences. In the present study a single structured interview, including both verbally administered and written response questionnaires, was ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Leathem J,Heath E,Woolley C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In Australia, over 6,000 adults younger than 65 have been inappropriately placed in nursing homes designed to accommodate older adults. The primary aim of this review was to map the literature on the experiences and outcomes of young people with disability who are placed in aged care. METHODS:A scoping revie...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Oliver S,Gosden-Kaye EZ,Jarman H,Winkler D,Douglas JM

更新日期：2020-09-18 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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This study examined sociodemographic, physical and psychosocial characteristics of family caregivers of stroke survivors at risk for depression. RESEARCH DESIGN:A correlational study. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Data were collected from 52 family caregivers and care recipients with ischemic stroke. Data ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Grant JS,Weaver M,Elliott TR,Bartolucci AR,Newman Giger J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between acute serum cortisol following pediatric sport-related concussion (SRC) and clinical outcome measures of symptom burden and length to return to sport (RTS) Methods: Prospective observational study of ice hockey players ages 11-12 recruited prior to the hockey season. Players ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ritchie EV,Emery C,Debert CT

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to explore and extend previous findings that training with variant items improves generalization performance on novel semantic sentences in an individual with amnesia. RESEARCH DESIGN:A case study of an individual with severe amnesia, Patient T.E., who participated in an...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Stark S,Gordon B,Stark C

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To summarize the literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their co-morbidity, focusing on diagnosis, clinical symptoms and treatment issues relevant to the clinician. RESEARCH DESIGN:Review of the literature. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Pubmed searches were...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Tanev KS,Pentel KZ,Kredlow MA,Charney ME

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the evidence of the effects of motivating rehabilitation interventions on outcomes in children with acquired brain injury (ABI). METHODS:A literature search of six databases was conducted to identify intervention studies published until July 2013. The American Academy for Cer...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Tatla SK,Sauve K,Jarus T,Virji-Babul N,Holsti L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To explore differences in rate of recovery and functional outcome in case-matched patients with traumatic (TBI) vs non-traumatic brain injury (non-TBI) during inpatient rehabilitation and 1 year post-insult. RESEARCH DESIGN:Retrospective comparison study and case-controlled design. METHODS AND PROCE...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cullen NK,Park YG,Bayley MT

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To gather information about brain injury (BI) survivors' long-term healthcare needs, quality, barriers and facilitators. RESEARCH DESIGN:Qualitative content analysis of data gathered in focus groups using semi-structured interviews. METHODS:Forty-four community-dwelling adults participated at two cl...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Dams-O'Connor K,Landau A,Hoffman J,St De Lore J

更新日期：2018-01-01 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