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From Early Childhood to Adolescence: Lessons About Traumatic Brain Injury From the Ohio Head Injury Outcomes Study
Conclusions: Recovery after TBI is complex, varies over time, and involves injury-related and premorbid influences, cognition, genetics, and caregiver and family functioning. A sizable number of children with TBI have persisting unmet clinical needs. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

An International Exploration of the Effect of Media Portrayals of Postconcussion Management on Concussion Identification in the General Public
Conclusion: Additional player's injury management information influenced participants' judgments of concussion occurrence. Results show that information provided via sports media broadcasts influenced viewers' perceptions of concussion and appropriate concussion management. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Traumatic Brain Injury and Opioid Overdose Among Post-9/11 Veterans With Long-Term Opioid Treatment of Chronic Pain
Conclusion: TBI status, especially in the context of comorbid conditions, should be considered in clinical decisions regarding long-term use of opioids in patients with chronic pain. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia in Veterans: A Rapid Systematic Review
Conclusion: Dementia prevalence is likely similar in Veteran and civilian populations, and the risk of dementia is likely increased by TBI. To inform development of screening, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts, research is still needed addressing the mechanism of association and timing of dementia onset. Protocol: PROSPERO; CRD42018107926. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training and Tai Chi on Cognitive Performance in Older Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: Both CCT and TC may improve global cognition and different specific cognitive domains in older traumatic brain injury patients; the TC's effect may last for at least an additional 6 months. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of a Brief, Skill-Building, Supportive, and Educational Intervention for Couples After Brain Injury
Conclusions: Investigation provided evidence that a curriculum-based education, skill-building, and supportive intervention can benefit couples for up to 3 months after treatment. Additional research is needed to ascertain the long-term benefits of intervention and the efficacy of alternative delivery methods (eg, Internet, telephone, and group). (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Online Family Problem-Solving Therapy (F-PST) for Executive and Behavioral Dysfunction After Traumatic Brain Injury in Adolescents: A Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Clinical Trial
Conclusions: This comparative effectiveness study supports the utility of both self- and therapist-guided online F-PST in improving executive function behaviors in adolescents following TBI. Further work regarding clinical implementation and how best to integrate telehealth with ongoing rehabilitation care is warranted. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - May 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

North American Brain Injury Society
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Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

The Incremental Hospitalization Cost of Significant Transport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
This study aims to determine the incremental cost of acute hospitalization for traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared with matched controls. A second purpose is to identify the factors contributing to this hospital costs. Methodology: Analyses were performed on administrative data for injured patients, hospitalized in Belgium between 2009 and 2011 following a road traffic accident. Cases were matched to a control with similar injuries but without TBI. The incremental hospitalization cost of TBI and the factors contributing to the hospital costs were determined using multivariable regression modeling with gamma distributi...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Self-Reported Lifetime Concussion Among Adults: Comparison of 3 Different Survey Questions
Conclusion: The current study suggested that in this sample of adults, the percentage reporting a concussion did not significantly vary by whether a concussion definition was provided or by the content of the definition. However, research suggests that prompting about mechanism of injury, listing symptoms individually, and considering only athletic populations may affect estimates and these factors should be included in future question comparisons. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

N-Acetyl-Aspartate in the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Long After Concussion in Youth
Conclusion: The presence of lower levels of DLPFC NAA suggests potential association of concussion in youth, although further investigation is needed, given that the result is driven by those with a single (and not multiple) concussion. Exploration of applying MRS in other brain regions is also warranted. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Pragmatic Language Comprehension After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review
Conclusion: The research suggests that children and adolescents with TBI, as compared with healthy or orthopedically injured controls, display deficits in comprehension of pragmatic language. Children with severe TBI demonstrate more widespread deficits in pragmatic comprehension abilities, whereas children with mild TBI show relatively intact pragmatic comprehension. Limitations and gaps identified in the literature warrant further research in this area. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Adolescents With Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms
Conclusion: In this pilot RCT, 6 weeks of CBT-I produced significant improvement in sleep in adolescents with persistent postconcussion symptoms. A larger trial is warranted. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Association of Simple Step Test With Readiness for Exercise in Youth After Concussion
Objectives: We hypothesized that a submaximal step test would be associated with readiness to commence graded exercise in children and adolescents with concussion. Methods: Children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years performed standard concussion clinical assessment for vestibular/ocular and balance impairment, and exercise examination utilizing the 3-minute Kasch Pulse Recovery test (KPR) and a symptom-limited graded exercise test (GXT). Outcome measures included activity readiness and symptom exacerbation. Results: Forty-five participants (mean age 13.2 ± 2.1 years, 76% male) had a confirmed concussion (73% spor...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Five-Year Trends in Marital Stability, Academic Achievement, and Socioeconomic Indicators After Concussion: A National Register Study
Conclusions: Academic achievement and socioeconomic status are affected by concussion. There is no evidence that marital stability and income are affected. Supporting interventions should be considered those at risk of persistent symptoms. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - March 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research