SCL 90-R interpretation and brain tumour: a correction factor?

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：:Traumatic brain injury is followed by many changes in cognition, emotion, social interaction and functioning, and communication. These changes may range from severe to subtle. They create complex difficulties for the individual and his or her network of support. Presented here is a review of the literature on the chan...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Stratton MC,Gregory RJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the relationship between recent morphine use and risk of subdural haemorrhage (SDH) in patients with cancer. METHODS:This study identified a malignancy cohort of 25,322 patients who had never received morphine treatment. In this malignancy cohort, 200 patients who subsequently develo...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lee CW,Muo CH,Liang JA,Sung FC,Kao CH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Oculomotor (OM) functions may be affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). The ability to benefit from rehabilitation or to perform daily activities may be affected by OM dysfunctions and associated symptoms. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of vision therapy (VT) as part of neuror...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Johansson J,Berthold Lindstedt M,Borg K

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spasticity following a stroke occurs in about 30% of patients. The mechanisms underlying this disorder, however, are not well understood. METHOD:This review aims to define spasticity, describe hypotheses explaining its development after a stroke, give an overview of related neuroimaging studies as well as a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Thibaut A,Chatelle C,Ziegler E,Bruno MA,Laureys S,Gosseries O

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：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 evaluate the immediate and longer-term effects of an individually tailored, home- and community-based exercise programme with ongoing remote support in people with stroke on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), ambulation and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS:Twenty people 5.3 ± 3.5 months post ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Dunn A,Marsden DL,Barker D,Van Vliet P,Spratt NJ,Callister R

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:The occurrence of restlessness after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common. Severe restlessness can be a barrier in the multidisciplinary treatment of patients with TBI. The following case describes a patient with restlessness after a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient was tachycardic, diaphoretic, demonst...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Teng CJ,Bhalerao S,Lee Z,Farber J,Morris H,Foran T,Tucker W

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature has been replete with reports that persons who require craniotomy for treatment of their traumatic brain injury have a far worse outcome. The majority of these reports have utilized the rather global Glasgow Outcome Scale as a determinant of outcome. This paper sought to evaluate the effect of craniotom...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Zafonte R,Ricker J,Lombard L,Mann N,Black K

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Cognitive rehabilitation represents a substantial portion of rehabilitative efforts put forth in increasing independence following an acquired brain injury. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS:This review examined four major areas of cognitive therapy including: attention/concentration, learning and memory, executive ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rees L,Marshall S,Hartridge C,Mackie D,Weiser M,Erabi Group.

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To describe clinical experience using botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in children with acquired brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN:Single centre, open label, pilot study. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Twenty-one patients were randomized to three groups according to impairment severity and treatment objectives. ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： van Rhijn J,Molenaers G,Ceulemans B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this research was to develop a tool to assess clients' perception of the quality of head injury rehabilitation services. METHODS AND RESULTS:A questionnaire PQRS-Montreal 1.0 was developed in Montreal, Quebec using a standardized methodology that incorporated a new technique to reach consens...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Swaine BR,Dutil E,Demers L,Gervais M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) Describe trends in time to rehabilitation admission and rehabilitation length of stay (LOS), (2) compare functional independence at discharge from rehabilitation between patients who arrived directly from acute care versus those from elsewhere and (3) identify independent predictors of functional outcome...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Qannam H,Mahmoud H,Mortenson WB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the degree of association between four sets of predictor variables (demographic, injury-related, patient functioning, and caregiver functioning variables) and the criterion variable of long-term family functioning following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thirty families participated in th...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Douglas JM,Spellacy FJ

更新日期：1996-11-01 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：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 relationship of medical variables and discharge functional status to vocational and educational outcomes was examined in 79 closed head-injured patients who were consecutively admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital during a two-year period. A follow-up study, conducted after hospital discharge (median, 1...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rao N,Rosenthal M,Cronin-Stubbs D,Lambert R,Barnes P,Swanson B

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the reparative potential of a polymeric scaffold designed for brain tissue repair in combination with lipoic acid. RESEARCH DESIGN:Histological, cytological and structural analysis of a combined treatment after a brain cryo-injury model in rats. METHODS AND P...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rocamonde B,Paradells S,Garcia Esparza MA,Vives MS,Sauro S,Ramos CM,Pradas MM,Soria JM

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To explore whether baseline diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) metrics are predictive of cognitive functioning 6 months post-injury in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). RESEARCH DESIGN:Seventeen patients with MTBI and 29 sex- and age-matched healthy controls were studied. METHODS AND PRO...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Miles L,Grossman RI,Johnson G,Babb JS,Diller L,Inglese M

更新日期：2008-02-01 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：PURPOSE:To examine the development and interaction of the therapeutic alliance, patients' compliance and awareness during the process of brain injury rehabilitation and the role of demographic and injury related variables in this process. Subjects were 86 patients who underwent a holistic neuropsychological outpatient ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Schönberger M,Humle F,Teasdale TW

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The risk factors and incidence of deep venous thrombosis were studied in a population of para- and tetraparesic patients institutionalized for long durations. METHODS:Retrospectively, the antecedents and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis were collected for each patient. RESULTS:Data were available for...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rousseau MC,Guillotel B

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in serious and disabling neuropsychiatric disorders. METHOD:The authors report a case of a 51-year old male, admitted to the psychiatric ward for acute psychosis and suicidal ideation, probably associated with TBI. After a temporal head trauma he initiated auditory/ve...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Guerreiro DF,Navarro R,Silva M,Carvalho M,Gois C

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Remote limb ischemic post-conditioning (RLIPostC) has been shown to be neuroprotective in cerebral ischemia, whereas the effect of RLIPostC on synaptogenesis remains elusive. In the present study, we investigated the effects of RLIPostC on synaptogenesis in an experimental stroke rat model. METHODS:Sprague-D...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wang Y,Zhang Z,Zhang L,Yang H,Shen Z

更新日期：2018-01-01 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