Traumatic Microbleeds in the Hippocampus and Corpus Callosum Predict Duration of Posttraumatic Amnesia
Conclusions: Hippocampal and callosal TMBs are potential radiologic predictors of PTA duration. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - November 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Family-Problem–Solving Treatment for Adolescent Brain Injury: Parent Outcomes From the Coping with Head Injury through Problem Solving (CHIPS) Study
Conclusions: Findings provide further support for the utility of therapist-guided online F-PST in reducing parental depression and distress following pediatric traumatic brain injury and offer limited evidence of the efficacy of self-guided online treatment for these outcomes. Families of lower socioeconomic status may benefit more from therapist involvement. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - November 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Ethical Considerations in Chronic Brain Injury
A growing number of individuals are living with chronic traumatic brain injury. As these individuals and their families attempt to reintegrate into their communities, several ethical questions arise for clinicians and researchers. These include issues around alignment of perspectives and priorities, as well as responsibilities for ongoing treatment, education, community outreach, and research. An action plan for addressing these questions is outlined. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - November 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Special Feature Source Type: research

Addition of Occupational Therapy to an Interdisciplinary Concussion Clinic Improves Identification of Functional Impairments
Conclusions: Rehabilitation professionals, such as OTs, play an important role in identifying impacted domains after a concussion, which can help optimize patient care. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - November 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Integrating Neuropsychology Services in a Multidisciplinary Concussion Clinic
Objective: To describe the integration of neuropsychology services in a multidisciplinary concussion clinic and provide descriptive information on patients, services, and initial health status. Setting: A university-based outpatient sports medicine concussion clinic. Participants: A consecutive sample of 338 patients ages 8 to 84 years (median 23.5 years, 35% 13-18 years), 49.1% male, seen between 2014 and 2018. Patients' injuries included sports 42%, work 28.4%, and vehicular 12.1% and 48.5% were students. Design: Descriptive statistics with group comparisons. Main Measures: 12-Item Short Form Health Survey ...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - November 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research