Does what we measure matter? Quality-of-life defined by adolescents with brain injury.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Long-term monitoring of concussion recovery requires time- and cost-effective methods. Physiologic complexity may be useful in evaluating visual-motor integration following concussion. The purpose of this study was to quantify the extent to which prior number of concussions influenced visual-motor tracking f...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Raikes AC,Schaefer SY,Studenka BE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To longitudinally examine objective and self-reported outcomes for recovery of cognition, communication, mood and participation in adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co-morbid post-traumatic sleep/wake disorders. DESIGN:Prospective, longitudinal, single blind outcome study. SETTING:Community-based...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wiseman-Hakes C,Murray B,Moineddin R,Rochon E,Cullen N,Gargaro J,Colantonio A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To assess changes in family needs between the first and second years after severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) and to identify factors predicting unmet family needs.Design: Prospective Norwegian multicenter cohort study.Participants: The family members of 110 patients with sTBI were followed up at one year...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Anke A,Røe C,Sigurdardottir S,Norup A,Soberg HL,Arango-Lasprilla JC,Manskow US

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a simulated functional task involving comprehension of a spoken passage, the performance of 20 traumatically brain-injured and 14 non-brain-injured control patients was compared under conditions which included the presence and absence of competing vocal stimuli. The subjects heard 10 target paragraphs which were ap...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kewman DG,Yanus B,Kirsch N

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate casual conversations with friends following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:Nine participants with severe TBI were matched by age, gender and education to nine control participants. Each participant also invited a friend to partake in the study. Participants were recorded ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Bogart E,Togher L,Power E,Docking K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Examining the evidence from contrasting epistemological sources a case is made for the use of music as an assessment medium with patients in low awareness states. Profound brain damage can result in long-term states of altered consciousness such as vegetative and minimally conscious states. Differenti...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Magee WL

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methyl bromide (MB) is a pesticide used primarily as a fumigating agent for homes, storage vehicles and soil. Chronic exposure to MB is known to cause damage to the central nervous system and other organs. Previously published post-mortem studies have also revealed significant brain abnormalities in patients whose dea...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Reidy TJ,Bolter JF,Cone JE

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of contractures with an increase or reduction of non-spastic muscle overactivity due to severe cerebral damage. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Forty-five patients with tetraparesis after severe cerebral damage were investigated. Three groups were d...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Pohl M,Mehrholz J,Rockstroh G,Rückriem S,Koch R

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The goal is to evaluate longitudinally with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) the integrity of cerebral white matter in patients with moderate and severe DAI and to correlate the DTI findings with cognitive deficits. Methods: Patients with DAI (n = 20) were scanned at three timepoints (2, 6 and 12 months) afte...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Grassi DC,Zaninotto AL,Feltrin FS,Macruz FBC,Otaduy MCG,Leite CC,Guirado VMP,Paiva WS,Santos Andrade C

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the psychological dynamics among family members of patients with prolonged coma. We discuss the conflicts these families meet and how they affect their interpersonal relationships. Special focus is placed on overt and covert aggression towards the attending staff, an issue that has not received mu...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Stern JM,Sazbon L,Becker E,Costeff H

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary objective of this study was to determine the incidence of clinically significant traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (T-ICH) following minor head trauma in older adults. Secondary objective was to investigate the impact of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies on T-ICH incidence. METHODS:This r...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： O'Brien T,Mitra B,Le Sage N,Tardif PA,Emond M,D'Astous M,Mercier E

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:To determine the understanding of educational professionals around the topic of childhood brain injury and explore the factor structure of the Common Misconceptions about Traumatic Brain Injury Questionnaire (CM-TBI). RESEARCH DESIGN:Cross-sectional postal survey. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:The CM-TBI ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Linden MA,Braiden HJ,Miller S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to examine the efficacy of using the Recognition Memory Test (RMT) as a marker for malingered memory deficits. Data from 60 subjects, including 40 patients seen for neuropsychological evaluation and 20 university undergraduates, are reported. The university students were given expe...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Iverson GL,Franzen MD

更新日期：1998-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate what goals influence the decisions of people with a traumatic brain injury to disclose (or not to disclose) information about their brain injury. METHOD:Ten people with a traumatic brain injury were interviewed about disclosing information about their injury to others. Thematic analysis was us...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Riley GA,Hagger BF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate changes in community integration for survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) who participated in a post-acute rehabilitation programme. DESIGN:Cohort, prospective study investigating change from admission to post-discharge. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals, the majority of whom were diagnosed with severe...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Seale GS,Caroselli JS,High WM Jr,Becker CL,Neese LE,Scheibel R

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Little research has been conducted exploring the issues surrounding parenting with an acquired brain injury (ABI). This study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of parents who suffered an ABI in the last 2 years from their own perspectives. For individuals with an ABI who have dependent childr...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Edwards AR,Daisley A,Newby G

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To identify literature which discusses the barriers and enablers of eHealth technology and which evaluates its role in facilitating interdisciplinary team work for the care of people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:Studies were identified by searching CINAHL, Emba...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Tran V,Lam MK,Amon KL,Brunner M,Hines M,Penman M,Lowe R,Togher L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe health and wellness characteristics of persons with TBI living in the community, compare to other disability populations and evaluate the associations between health-related constructs. DESIGN:Observational. SETTING:Outpatient rehabilitation hospital and a Veterans Affairs Medical Centre. PARTI...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Braden CA,Cuthbert JP,Brenner L,Hawley L,Morey C,Newman J,Staniszewski K,Harrison-Felix C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the push for quantifiable outcome-based rehabilitation programmes, sensitivity to the integrity and uniqueness of the individual has been moved to the background. This has been particularly noticeable in the area of social skills therapy for persons who have suffered a traumatic head injury. We review some of the p...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： McGann W,Werven G

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) report loss of friendship and reduced social participation after injury, but there is limited information regarding quantity of friends and methods of communication. Our objective was to characterize friendship networks, social participation, and methods of communicat...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Flynn MA,Rigon A,Kornfield R,Mutlu B,Duff MC,Turkstra LS

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Discrepant criteria are utilized by various disciplines for the diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study evaluates 76 patients, all of whom were diagnosed as having sustained a mild TBI according to the diagnostic criteria set forth by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM); yet only...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ruff RM,Jurica P

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is commonly used to measure postural stability; however, it has demonstrated inconsistent reliability values when administered by humans. The Tekscan MobileMat™ was developed to automate the assessment of BESS errors and eliminate rater subjectivity. The objective of t...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Houston MN,Peck KY,Malvasi SR,Roach SP,Svoboda SJ,Cameron KL

更新日期：2019-01-01 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 assess the relationship between The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification-derived conscious status and mortality rates in trauma centres (TC) vs. non-trauma centres (NTC). METHODS:Patients in the 2006-2011 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample meeting, The Center...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： AlSulaim HA,Haring RS,Asemota AO,Smart BJ,Canner JK,Ejaz A,Efron DT,Velopulos CG,Haut ER,Schneider EB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the utility of Timed Digit Span (TDS) as an embedded performance validity test (PVT) in a sample of veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). We hypothesize that TDS will predict PVT failure on an established stand-alone measure (Trial 1 of the Test of Memory Malingering; TOMM). METHODS:TD...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Gabel NM,Waldron-Perrine B,Spencer RJ,Pangilinan PH,Hale AC,Bieliauskas LA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal models have been used to simulate the effects of human head trauma. Some of these models have been further utilized to explore how trauma affects specific mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, a cellular model for memory consolidation. Unfortunately, these studies have been more limited in number in spite of their...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Albensi BC,Janigro D

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the effect of intravenous saline administration on orthostatic hypotension (OH) during head up tilt (HUT) and the change in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system before and after HUT in patients with severe acquired brain injury (ABI). RESEARCH DESIGN:The study is d...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Riberholt C,Olesen N,Hovind P,Mehlsen J,Petersen TH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00