Traumatic brain injury in the Republic of Ireland twenty-five years on: a comparison of two cohorts from a neurosurgical unit.

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：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：: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：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：: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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To explore the epidemiology of patients in a Vegetative State (VS) and Minimally Conscious State (MCS) that are cared for in long-term care facilities in Austria. The study was inspired by increasing evidence that the cognitive abilities of minimal behavioural patients with disorders of consciousness ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Donis J,Kräftner B

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To find an easy-to-use, valid and reliable tool for evaluating the level of functional dependence of an individual with brain damage who seeks a diagnosis of his/her functional dependence in daily activities. METHODS:Eighty-one patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) in post-acute phase, 40 traumat...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Leon-Carrion J,Martin-Rodriguez JF,Damas-Lopez J,Martin JM,Dominguez-Morales Mdel R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The objective of this paper is to identify the most frequent service needs, factors associated with needs, and barriers to care among Veterans and service members five or more years after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). RESEARCH DESIGN:Survey administered via telephone 5-16 years aft...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Schulz-Heik RJ,Poole JH,Dahdah MN,Sullivan C,Adamson MM,Date ES,Salerno R,Schwab K,Harris O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate jaw movements in children following traumatic brain injury (TBI) during speech using electromagnetic articulography (EMA). METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Jaw movements of two non-dysarthric children (aged 12.75 and 13.08 years) who had sustained a TBI were recorded using the AG-100 EMA system ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Loh EW,Goozée JV,Murdoch BE

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：: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：: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: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：:This paper is a sequel to that of McMillan (1997) and describes further assessment of an extremely severely head injured patient. A combination of direct observations, structured interviews with staff, simple cognitive tests and questions with yes/no answers were used to assess communication and cognitive function in ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Shiel A,Wilson BA

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This paper examined the use of an atypical neuroleptic medication, risperidone, in reducing the excessive motor activity of an adolescent with an anoxic brain injury following cardiac arrest from a lightning strike. Lower extremity restlessness caused the patient to develop skin breakdown and interfer...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Silver BV,Collins L,Zidek KA

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:To study the variables that relate to outcome after mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Sixty-seven adults with disappointing recoveries after mild TBI most occurring in a compensation or litigation context were studied with regard to pre-injury, neuro-trauma, physical, emotion...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Mooney G,Speed J,Sheppard S

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：:This paper reports the case of a 16-year-old man who had sustained a traumatic head injury. Neuroradiological examinations showed haemorrhagic lesion in corpus callosum. The patient initially demonstrated several symptoms of disconnection syndrome; however, these clinical signs later resolved in subtle dysfunctions th...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Deloche G,Bussel B,Tougeron A,Denis P,Viteau B

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The clock drawing test (CDT) is a quick and easy to administer test that has traditionally shown parietal lobe dysfunction. The aim of this study was to correlate performance on the CDT with the presence of acute traumatic cerebral injuries sustained after traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:A retrospectiv...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： de Guise E,LeBlanc J,Gosselin N,Marcoux J,Champoux MC,Couturier C,Lamoureux J,Dagher JH,Maleki M,Feyz M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Determine (a) if there are sub-groups of individuals with substance use disorders distinguished by their pattern of sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI) over the lifetime and (b) whether sub-group membership affects current functioning. DESIGN:Secondary analysis. SETTINGS:Outpatient substance abuse treat...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Corrigan JD,Bogner J,Holloman C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess cerebral blood flow (CBF) changes in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) using an arterial spin labelling (ASL) perfusion MRI and to investigate the severity of neuropsychological functional impairment with respect to haemodynamic changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-one patients with...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ge Y,Patel MB,Chen Q,Grossman EJ,Zhang K,Miles L,Babb JS,Reaume J,Grossman RI

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To investigate differences in frequent pain or headaches and associated neurobehavioral symptoms among men, women, and transgender individuals with and without a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Setting: Community Participants: English and Spanish-speaking adults (n = 2,862) with and without self-re...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Meltzer KJ,Juengst SB

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging area of paediatric clinical and research practice, however the majority of research to date has focused on outcomes for adults following stroke. This paper appraises and describes current evidence for use of virtual reality interventions to improve upper limb function of c...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Galvin J,McDonald R,Catroppa C,Anderson V

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient who exhibited Gerstmann's syndrome in association with a chronic subdural haematoma. A 71-year-old right-handed woman presented with mild right arm and leg weakness that began 2 weeks prior to admission. Neurological examination on admission revealed a mild right hemiparesis. Neuropsychological exa...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Maeshima S,Okumura Y,Nakai K,Itakura T,Komai N

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate that actigraphy is an appropriate means of measuring sleep in patients with TBI and to define parameters for its use in this population. RESEARCH DESIGN:Case series and review of the literature. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Subjects participating in one of two externally funded studies addr...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Zollman FS,Cyborski C,Duraski SA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential clinical and financial advantages of providing neurorehabilitation directly in patients' homes and communities have recently been discussed. However, the specific characteristics and outcomes of a coordinated, interdisciplinary, home-based programme does not currently exist in the rehabilitation literatu...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Pace GM,Schlund MW,Hazard-Haupt T,Christensen JR,Lashno M,McIver J,Peterson K,Morgan KA

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the management and guideline adherence in children with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in emergency departments (ED) in the Netherlands. METHODS:A multicentre cohort study was conducted, including children younger than 18 years with MTBI who presented within 24 hours after trauma in the ED of hospi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Broers MC,Niermeijer JF,Kotsopoulos IAW,Lingsma HF,Bruinenberg JFM,Catsman-Berrevoets CE

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

abstract：:Background: Research has shown that number of and blast-related Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are associated with higher levels of service-connected disability (SCD) among US veterans. This study builds and tests a prediction model of SCD based on combat and training exposures experienced during active military servi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Eggleston B,Dismuke-Greer CE,Pogoda TK,Denning JH,Eapen BC,Carlson KF,Bhatnagar S,Nakase-Richardson R,Troyanskaya M,Nolen T,Walker WC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00