'Less is more': validation with Rasch analysis of five short-forms for the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust Personality Questionnaires (BIRT-PQs).

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:In work with chronic stroke patients the authors observed that patients frequently appear sleepy and often comment on their poor sleep. Sleep difficulties are frequently reported and indeed clinically recognized in the acute phase post-stroke, but little is known about the sleep and daytime sleep...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Sterr A,Herron K,Dijk DJ,Ellis J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To assess the concurrent validity and test re-test reliability of the Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method (MTBIIM). The psychometric properties of this concussion index were investigated by comparing the agreement between player self-reported diagnosed concussions and medical record diagno...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cunningham J,Broglio S,Wyse J,Mc Hugh C,Farrell G,Denvir K,Wilson F

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Snoezelen therapy on physiological, cognitive and behavioural changes in children recovering from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:An observational study was conducted to assess the physiological, cognitive and behavioural changes of children recovering from severe T...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Hotz GA,Castelblanco A,Lara IM,Weiss AD,Duncan R,Kuluz JW

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to determine whether electro-acupuncture (EA) could alleviate cerebral oedema after cerebral ischemia. RESEARCH DESIGN:EA has been widely used for cerebrovascular disease in East Asian countries. However, whether EA might reduce cerebral oedema after stroke remains unclear. In...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Zhang F,Wu Y,Jia J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this investigation, neuropsychological testing was conducted with 69 college students that were instructed to malinger either multiple sclerosis (MS) or traumatic brain injury (TIB) or were non-malingering controls. The two malingering groups were divided into informed and non-informed groups. The informed groups r...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Klimczak NJ,Donovick PJ,Burright R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether COMT Val158Met allele status was associated with (i) attentional performance and (ii) response to methylphenidate (MP) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:Forty healthy controls and 32 patients with moderate-severe TBI (Mean time post-injury = 68 days) completed a b...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Willmott C,Ponsford J,McAllister TW,Burke R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:A contemporary model of psychological stress based on an amalgamation of Conservation of Resources theory and the McMaster Model of Family Functioning was devised to compare the effects of neurobehavioural impairments on family functioning and psychological distress in spouses and parents caring for r...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Anderson MI,Simpson GK,Morey PJ,Mok MM,Gosling TJ,Gillett LE

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past three or four decades two treatment technologies have been evolving in parallel, recently to some extent merging. The first of these technologies is behaviour analysis, with its emphasis on identification and manipulation of variables external to the individual as controlling agents. The second is neurol...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Peters MD,McLean A Jr

更新日期：1995-08-01 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：: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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To examine the role of selective attention and visual perception in medicating inattentional blindness in a severe traumatic brain injured sample. RESEARCH DESIGN:Cross-sectional design with age and education matched control sample. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Twenty participants with severe traumatic br...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Summers MJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:To establish pre-morbid alcohol and drug use in persons with TBI, relative to controls, investigate how patterns of substance use change over time following TBI and identify factors associated with heavy post-injury substance use. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification test ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ponsford J,Whelan-Goodinson R,Bahar-Fuchs A

更新日期：2007-12-01 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:Craniectomy, used to relieve refractory intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury (TBI), may cause cognitive deficits which could be improved by skull breach repair. This paper studied whether late cranioplasty improves a specific pattern of cognitive functions. DESIGN:A case series of five TBI patient...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Jelcic N,Della Puppa A,Mottaran R,Cecchin D,Manara R,Dam M,Cagnin A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides a broad overview of the consequences of head injury and approaches to its rehabilitation. Of necessity, no specific area is covered in depth. Sufficient references are provided, however, for the reader who desires further information in any of the areas discussed. It is hoped that, by providing t...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Vogenthaler DR

更新日期：1987-07-01 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:The purpose of this study was to characterize performance of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a novel video-based test, the Video Social Inference Test (VSIT). The VSIT was designed to capture social inference processes that would be engaged in daily conversations. The test required bo...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Turkstra LS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevention of secondary brain injury is a key component of acute management of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Haemoglobin concentration may have an impact on optimization of cerebral oxygenation. Patients with TBI may best be served by an organized trauma service. The objective is to dete...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Baltazar GA,Pate AJ,Panigrahi B,Sharp A,Smith M,Chendrasekhar A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of changing contexts on language and communication skills of adults with acquired brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN:Repeated measures design. METHODS:Four adults with brain injury were observed in four contexts with pragmatic language and communication behaviours recorded. Context...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Bellon ML,Rees RJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five subjects with acquired memory impairment were trained to use a new electronic memory aid, the Voice Organizer, to manage prospective memory errors. Performance was assessed on two measures analogous to everyday memory tasks; a Message-Passing task requiring prospective recall after a delay of 9 hours, and a Domes...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： van den Broek MD,Downes J,Johnson Z,Dayus B,Hilton N

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To comprehensively describe the use of dexmedetomidine in a single institutional series of adult ICU patients with severe TBI. This study describes the dexmedetomidine dosage and infusion times, as well as the physiological parameters, neurological status and daily narcotic requirements before, during and aft...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Humble SS,Wilson LD,Leath TC,Marshall MD,Sun DZ,Pandharipande PP,Patel MB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine drug used for the therapy of insomnia, which has selectivity for stimulating the effect of GABA-A receptors. Recently, a paradoxical arousing effect of zolpidem in patients with severe brain damage has been repeatedly reported. METHODS:A placebo-controlled magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rodriguez-Rojas R,Machado C,Alvarez L,Carballo M,Estevez M,Perez-Nellar J,Pavon N,Chinchilla M,Carrick FR,DeFina P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Object: Although contact sport-related head injuries are frequently reported, golf cart accidents may have significant consequences including severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) or head injury. As no standardized regulations exist, this mechanism may be underreported. Methods: A retrospective review of TBI or cranial ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Simpson B,Shepard S,Kitagawa R

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:This study investigates psychosocial outcome and quality-of-life in children who have experienced arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS), using a multidimensional and multi-perspective approach. It also examines the predictors of quality-of-life following childhood AIS. METHOD:Forty-nine children between 6-18 year...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： O'Keeffe F,Ganesan V,King J,Murphy T

更新日期：2012-01-01 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

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Objective: To prospectively investigate the predictive value of initial intracranial pressure (ICP) for refractory intracranial hypertension and outcomes in persons with diffuse traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:A prospective observational study was conducted in 107 adult persons with diffuse T...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Yuan Q,Liu H,Wu X,Sun Y,Zhou L,Hu J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward concussion in cyclists and to identify predictors of concussion knowledge. METHODS:Cycling organizations sent members a web link to online information about the study and a questionnaire. Anyone aged >16 years, living in New Zealand and engaged in a cycl...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： O'Reilly M,Mahon S,Reid D,Hume P,Hardaker N,Theadom A

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00