The course and impact of family optimism in the post-acute period after acquired brain injury.

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate the good-old-days bias, a psychosocial factor associated with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). STUDY DESIGN:Repeated measures comparison of PCS symptoms reported 6 months prior (retrospectively) and currently. A non-clinical sample was used to determine if this bias is a general recall ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Sullivan KA,Edmed SL

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Recent studies suggest that late recovery from vegetative state (VS) is more prevalent today than previously thought. This study examined the decline in the rate of recovery from VS with time after admission to rehabilitation, and established a new time frame, in which the odds of recovery from VS remain sub...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Aidinoff E,Elkayam K,Oximitny A,Groswasser Z,Gelernter I,Catz A

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Research suggests that post-concussive syndrome may become persistent after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The aim of this study was to investigate determinants of subjective complaints, characteristic for post-concussive syndrome, 23 years after mTBI. RESEARCH DESIGN:The study was a follow-up a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Hessen E,Nestvold K

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the prognostic value of admission immune cell levels in the peripheral blood in determining outcomes in patients with TBI. METHOD:We studied 141 adult patients with mild-to-severe TBI (Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 3-15). Patient outcome was assessed using the Extended Glasgow ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Li Z,Wu X,Wu X,Yu J,Yuan Q,Du Z,Hu J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evidence of the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in motor and cognitive rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury (TBI) continues to be mixed. Therefore, we conducted a systematic literature review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to strategically evaluate the strength of evidence supporting the use ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Aulisio MC,Han DY,Glueck AC

更新日期：2020-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Research has shown that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect a person's ability to perform previously learned skills. Dysexecutive syndrome and inattention, for example, alongside a number of other cognitive and behavioural impairments such as memory loss and lack of motivation, significantly affec...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Nikopoulos CK,Nikopoulou-Smyrni P,Konstantopoulos K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To assess the inter-rater reliability of the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) in lower limb muscle spasticity. RESEARCH DESIGN:Cross-sectional observational study. INTERVENTIONS:Not applicable. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Twenty-two adults with neurological conditions (17 women, five men, age ran...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ghotbi N,Ansari NN,Naghdi S,Hasson S,Jamshidpour B,Amiri S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the cognitive long-term outcome of two cohorts of patients neurosurgically treated for childhood traumatic brain injury (CTBI), either in 1987-1991 according to an older concept or 1997-2001 with a stronger emphasis on volume targeted interventions. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Participants in the ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Aaro Jonsson C,Smedler AC,Leis Ljungmark M,Emanuelson I

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the efficacy of applying a programme of multisensory stimulation to patients with severe diffuse traumatic brain injury, during their admission to a tertiary neurosurgical intensive care unit. We attempted to determine the nature and extent of any physiological or biochemical changes occurring as a res...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Johnson DA,Roethig-Johnston K,Richards D

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) induces polarity-specific activations in the vestibular nerves and upstream in the vestibular and parietotemporal cortices as well as sub-cortical regions. This makes it an attractive technique for cognitive neuromodulation. However, systematic studies regarding adverse e...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Utz KS,Korluss K,Schmidt L,Rosenthal A,Oppenländer K,Keller I,Kerkhoff G

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study aimed to examine the nature of attention distinctions among sub-tests of the Test of Everyday Attention (TEA) underlying the performance of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHOD:Confirmatory factor analysis was performed among a group of 92 patients with TBI experiencing chronic post...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan RC,Lai MK

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:Foreign accent syndrome (FAS) is a very rare disorder, caused by lesions of the dominant brain hemisphere and defined as a loss of normal phonetic contrast when using the mother language. The pronunciation is perceived by native speakers as compromised by a foreign accent. This study reports about a 35-years old woman...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lippert-Gruener M,Weinert U,Greisbach T,Wedekind C

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of donepezil on cognitive ability in patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). We hypothesized that donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, would enhance cognitive recovery beyond that of usual care in an acute rehabilitation facility. METHODS:This retrospect...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Campbell KA,Kennedy RE,Brunner RC,Hollis SD,Lumsden RA,Novack TA

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:This study aimed to explore the attentional performance of patients with closed head injury (CHI) and to examine the discriminative validity of the Test of Everyday Attention (TEA) in this clinical population. A sample of 21 patients with CHI was recruited for this study. Another sample of matched controls was also re...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan RC

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two modalities of family assessment based on the McMaster Model of Family Functioning (MMFF), including a self-report questionairre (Family Assessment Device-FAD) and a clinical interview (McMaster Structured Interview For Families-McSIFF) as scored on the McMaster Clinical Rating Scale (MCRS) were compared in an atte...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Barney MC,Max JE

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：RESEARCH DESIGN:Retrospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To compare motor variables between patients with severe traumatic brain injury who emerge and patients who do not emerge from vegetative state, in an attempt to identify early motor manifestations associated with consistent patient improvement. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Tamashiro M,Cozzo D,Mattei M,Salierno F,Rivas ME,Alzúa O,Olmos L,Bonamico L,Leiguarda R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS) is being utilized as an assessment measure following concussion despite minimal research. This study explored the sensitivity and specificity of the CISS in identifying receded near point of convergence (NPC) post-concussion. Methods: Prospective study of...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Trbovich AM,Sherry NK,Henley J,Emami K,Kontos AP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported a large study of patients admitted to hospital following head injury in the city of Glasgow over one calendar year. This showed 1000 patients still to be disabled one year after their injury. In order to see whether the difficulties reported by these patients represented needs for rehabilitation servi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Roy CW,Thornhill S,Teasdale GM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Young individuals surviving severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently experience a wide range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences. This cross-sectional follow-up study investigated psychological outcome of young survivors in the chronic phase, and whether psychological outcome was assoc...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Doser K,Poulsen I,Wuensch A,Norup A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

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：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：UNLABELLED:Abstract Objective: To assess the characteristics of current clinical trials investigating the treatment of concussion. BACKGROUND:Recent systematic literature reviews have concluded that there is minimal evidence to support any specific treatment for concussion, including the principles of return-to-activi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Burke MJ,Fralick M,Nejatbakhsh N,Tartaglia MC,Tator CH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare life-threatening disorder resulting from treatment with neuroleptic agents and other drugs that act as dopamine antagonists. NMS most often occurs shortly after the initiation, dose increase or withdrawal of the offending agent, but can rarely occur after long-t...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kouparanis A,Bozikas A,Spilioti M,Tziomalos K

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Scedosporium apiospermum is an environmental mould. Human infection caused by this organism is described more and more often. However, only a few case reports demonstrate its role as a telluric contaminant in patients affected by traumatism. This report is the case of a severe post traumatic infection by S. apiospermu...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Farina C,Arosio M,Marchesi G,Amer M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) Verbal IQ-Performance IQ (VIQ-PIQ) discrepancy and a number of indices of intersubtest scatter were examined in 25 subjects with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evidence of structural brain abnormality. Abnormal VIQ-P...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kraiuhin C,Shores EA,Roberts C

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00