The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 
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Conclusion:
History of deployment TBI is independently associated with lower volumes in hippocampus and medial orbitofrontal cortex. These results support TBI as a potential contributing factor to consider in reduced cortical volume in PTSD. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
Physical and Functional Impairment Among Older Adults With a History of Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion:
History of TBI is associated with substantial PI and FI among community-dwelling older adults. Further research is warranted to determine whether aggressive management of neurobehavioral symptoms in this population may mitigate long-term PI and FI in this population. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
Sleep Disturbances Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults: A Comparison Study
Conclusions:
Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in older adults with TBI. Gender differences, depression severity, and pain level are correlated with the occurrence of post-TBI sleep disturbances. Both OSA and insomnia are regarded as major contributors to low QOL in older people with TBI. Interventions targeted at post-TBI sleep disturbances may improve QOL of older adults. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Concussive Symptoms Following Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions:
Children with mTBI have worse outcomes than children with SIH at follow-up, with parents more likely to report 1 or more ongoing symptoms if their children had an mTBI. Postinjury assessment of parental stress and ongoing symptom monitoring in young children with mTBI will allow for timely provision of support for the family. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Neurosensory Screening and Symptom Provocation in Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions:
The diagnostic sensitivity/specificity of neurosensory testing in acutely concussed youth may be limited at 1 week postinjury as a function of natural recovery occurring in most emergency department cohorts. Neurosensory screening may have greater utility for identifying patients who experience delayed recovery. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Dopamine-Related Genes Moderate the Association Between Family Environment and Executive Function Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: An Exploratory Study
Conclusions:
The findings highlight the importance of considering polygenetic and environmental factors in future studies of recovery following TBI and other injuries in childhood. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Association Between Community Participation and Social Internet Use Among Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions:
The positive association between social Internet use and real-world social participation suggests that people with traumatic brain injury do not use social media as an alternative to real-world socialization. Rather, it is likely that similar barriers and facilitators affect both online and real-world social participation following traumatic brain injury. Emotional function should be considered as a moderating factor in further studies. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A Clinical Trial Investigating Telehealth and In-Person Social Communication Skills Training for People With Traumatic Brain Injury: Participant-Reported Communication Outcomes
Conclusions:
Whether delivered via telehealth or in-person, social communication skills training led to perceived positive change in communication skills. It was unexpected that outcomes for the telehealth group were better than for the in-person group on some variables. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Increased Risk of Stroke Among Young Adults With Serious Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions:
These findings add to a growing body of work demonstrating that the acute and postacute stages of TBI play an accelerative role in AIS risk, particularly among younger patients, cervical artery dissection, and serious TBI. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
The Experience of Caregivers Following a Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Requiring ICU Admission
Conclusions:
This study provides new information about the experience of informal caregivers during the 6 months after their friend or family member survived a moderate to severe TBI. Interventions to promote caregiving may be a substantial opportunity to improve patient-centered outcomes following TBI. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
Effect of Preexisting and Co-Occurring Comorbid Conditions on Recovery in the 5 Years After Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury
Objective:
To determine the relationship between comorbid health conditions and the trajectory of functional recovery 5 years following traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation.
Setting:
Two acute rehabilitation facilities.
Participants:
A total of 407 patients with primary diagnosis of TBI.
Design:
Prospective, observational.
Main Measures:
Functional Independence Measure Cognitive and Motor scores.
Results:
Female gender was negatively associated with the trajectory of motor recovery (P (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Fighting Style, Cognition, and Regional Brain Volume in Professional Combatants: A Preliminary Examination Using Brief Neurocognitive Measures
Conclusions:
Differences in RHIs across fighting styles may be of clinical significance. Exploring changes over time within the MA, boxer, and MMA cohorts may provide insight into longer-term discrepancies in subcortical regional brain volumes and cognitive functioning across fighting styles. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
Impact of Secondary ADHD on Long-Term Outcomes After Early Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury
Objective:
To examine the impact of secondary attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (SADHD) on long-term global and executive functioning in adolescents after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Setting:
Three tertiary cared children's hospitals and 1 general hospital.
Participants:
One hundred twenty children (TBI: n = 54; orthopedic injury: n = 66) without preinjury ADHD evaluated approximately 6.8 years postinjury.
Design:
Cross-sectional data analysis from a prospective, longitudinal study.
Main Measures:
Outcomes included functional impairment (Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale) and executive...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
Is Robotic Gait Training Feasible in Adults With Disorders of Consciousness?
Conclusions:
Findings suggest inpatient-based RAGT may be safe and feasible to consider when developing a therapy plan of care in adults with DoC. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
Association of Traumatic Brain Injury With Vestibular Dysfunction and Dizziness in Post-9/11 Veterans
Conclusions:
There was a consistent, significant association between TBI and vestibular dysfunction or nonspecific dizziness, after controlling for sociodemographic factors, injury mechanism, and comorbid conditions. Given that most deployed post-9/11 veterans report blast and/or nonblast injuries, the need for prompt identification and management of these conditions and symptoms is clear. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research
