Discourse recovery after severe traumatic brain injury: exploring the first year.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability, validity and clinical usefulness of the Barrow Neurological Institute Fatigue Scale (BNI-FS) in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI). METHODS AND PROCEDURE:Participants were 125 patients enrolled from the Emergency Department (ED) of Ta...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wäljas M,Iverson GL,Hartikainen KM,Liimatainen S,Dastidar P,Soimakallio S,Jehkonen M,Ohman J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe behavioural and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) outcomes in survivors of childhood meningitis and identify variables predictive of psychosocial outcome. METHODS:Psychosocial outcomes were measured via parent and teacher report using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and th...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Sumpter R,Brunklaus A,McWilliam R,Dorris L

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：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 determine whether there were differences in clinical outcomes for ioflupane I123 injection (DaTscan) and single photon emission tomography consistent with early Parkinson's disease (PD) among individuals with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). METHODS:We performed a case-control study among ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Reams N,Anderson J,Perlman R,Li W,Walters S,Tideman S,Wang C,Simon K,Frigerio R,Maraganore DM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The two objectives of this study were (1) to replicate the previous finding that a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the ANKK1 gene (SNP rs1800497 formerly known as the DRD2 TAQ1 A allele) is associated with measures of learning and response latency after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and (2) to further ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： McAllister TW,Flashman LA,Harker Rhodes C,Tyler AL,Moore JH,Saykin AJ,McDonald BC,Tosteson TD,Tsongalis GJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 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 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:Determine whether spurious SCL 90-R profiles resulting from endorsement of neurologic treatment items can be corrected and still retain ecological validity. DESIGN:The proportion of subjects' item endorsement was compared with the adult non-patient norm group. Items with discriminative power (chi 2 > 25, p <...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kaplan CP

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This double-blind study sought to discover if cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES), which is a known treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia in non-head-injured patients, could be an effective, drug-free treatment of stress-related symptoms in the closed-head-injured (CHI) patient. In this study 10 CHI patie...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Smith RB,Tiberi A,Marshall J

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concussion is regarded as a common injury in rugby league, however no studies have explored the long-term neurophysiological and cognitive effects of repeated concussion injuries in this sport. METHODS:Former professional rugby athletes (n = 25) were compared to 25 age-matched participants with no history o...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Pearce AJ,Rist B,Fraser CL,Cohen A,Maller JJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The QOLIBRI - Quality of Life after Brain Injury questionnaire was developed by the QOLIBRI Task Force (QTF). Our goal was to investigate the applicability, validity and reliability of the QOLIBRI in Israel. METHODS:Validation of the Hebrew questionnaire was performed after it had been administered to 128 a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Groswasser Z,Peled I,Ross S,Truelle JL,Von Steinbüchel N

更新日期：2018-01-01 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:This study determined how the lives of a cross-national sample of adult siblings had changed since their brothers and sisters incurred a traumatic brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN:A total of 272 participants provided responses to the question, 'How is your life different since your sibling had a TBI?' R...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Degeneffe CE,Olney MF

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain injury causing dysthermia has appeared to be not uncommon in institutionalized people with mental retardation. We sought to determine the characteristics and risks of patients of one institution. Of 1100 residents surveyed over 10 years 92 were reported to have unexplained high or low body temperatures, and 48 w...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chaney RH,Olmstead CE

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To document and critically evaluate the likely effectiveness of pharmacological treatments used in a sample of patients with Dysautonomia and to link these findings to previously published literature. RESEARCH DESIGN:Retrospective case control chart review. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Data were collected...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Baguley IJ,Cameron ID,Green AM,Slewa-Younan S,Marosszeky JE,Gurka JA

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an increasingly significant health concern worldwide, compounded by the difficultly in detection and diagnosis. Fortunately, a growing body of research has identified oculomotor behavior, specifically fixations, saccades and smooth pursuit eye movements as a promising endophen...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Hunfalvay M,Murray NP,Carrick FR

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the effects of sequential excitatory and inhibitory theta burst stimulation (TBS) on cortical excitability in patients with subacute ischaemic stroke. METHODS:Fifteen patients with first-ever middle cerebral artery ischaemic stroke within last three months were subjected to intermittent TBS over the h...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Khan FR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide a preliminary clinical profile of the resolution and outcomes of oral-motor impairment and swallowing function in a group of paediatric dysphagia patients post-traumatic brain injury (TBI). To document the level of cognitive impairment parallel to the return to oral intake, and to investigate the ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Morgan A,Ward E,Murdoch B

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to investigate disability and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) 3, 6 and 12 months after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in non-geriatric (≤ 65 years) and geriatric patients (> 65 years). METHODS:Patients ≥ 16 years who sustained a severe TBI (Abbreviated Injury Scale of the head region >...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Haller CS,Delhumeau C,De Pretto M,Schumacher R,Pielmaier L,Rebetez MM,Haller G,Walder B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Introduced in the 1980s, the neurofunctional approach (NFA) is one of the few interventions designed primarily for clients with severe deficits following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Specifically the NFA was intended for those individuals who were limited in their ability to solve novel problems or generali...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Clark-Wilson J,Giles GM,Baxter DM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine what is the use of time and physical activity in people undertaking inpatient rehabilitation in a specialised brain injury unit. To determine participants' level of independence related to the use of time and physical activity. METHODS:Design: Cross-sectional observation study. PARTICIPANTS:Fo...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Hassett L,Wong S,Sheaves E,Daher M,Grady A,Egan C,Seeto C,Hosking T,Moseley A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current study evaluated under double-blind placebo-controlled conditions, the safety and efficacy of 400 mg pramiracetam sulphate TID in treating memory and other cognitive problems of males who have sustained brain injuries. The results of the study indicate that subject performance in measures of memory, especia...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： McLean A Jr,Cardenas DD,Burgess D,Gamzu E

更新日期：1991-10-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:The number of electrical injuries are rising in proportion to the increased use of electricity in both domestic and industrial sectors. There are multiple ways in which electricity can cause tissue damage, which can be due to direct effects, electroporation and thermal effects. However, these mechanisms fail...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Haq MZ,Prakash R,Soy A,Gupta A,Akhtar S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study whether metacognition is a prerequisite for coping at the tactical level of driving. RESEARCH DESIGN:A consecutive series of 30 drivers with acquired brain injury were assessed concerning cognitive functions and driving performance. In addition the drivers assessed their driving performance through ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lundqvist A,Alinder J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether pre-injury psychosocial and demographic factors differentially influence long-term functional outcomes post-TBI. SETTING:Urban rehabilitation hospital. PARTICIPANTS:149 individuals, ages 16-75, who sustained a mild complicated, moderate or severe TBI, were enrolled in a TBI Model System...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Seagly KS,O'Neil RL,Hanks RA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00