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Receipt of Concurrent VA and Non-VA Opioid and Sedative-Hypnotic Prescriptions Among Post-9/11 Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: Among post-9/11 veterans with TBI receiving VA opioids, a considerable proportion had overlapping non-VA prescription medications. Providers and healthcare systems should consider all sources of psychotropic prescriptions, and risk factors for overlapping medications, to help mitigate potentially unsafe medication use among veterans with TBI. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Opioid and Sedative-Hypnotic Prescriptions Among Post-9/11 Veteran VA Users Nationwide With Traumatic Brain Injury, 2012-2020
Conclusions: VA opioid prescribing to Veterans with TBI has decreased in recent years but remains an important source of risk, particularly when considering coprescriptions of sedative-hypnotic medication. Understanding patterns of psychotropic prescription use among Veterans with TBI can highlight important healthcare and rehabilitation needs in this large patient cohort. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Risk Factors Associated With the Prescription of Opioids Among Service Members Following a First Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: Despite concerns about the negative impact on recovery, the prescribing of opioids is common in this population of active-duty SMs first diagnosed with an mTBI. As several demographic and preexisting health conditions are factors in the receipt of opioids post-mTBI, the entire medical history of these patients should be considered prior to prescription. Understanding these factors may further inform policy for opioid use in the Military Health System. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Prescription Opioid Misuse and Sports-Related Concussion Among High School Students in the United States
Conclusion: Concussion was associated with prescription opioid misuse among the US youth, even after accounting for depressive symptoms and other substance use. Longitudinal studies are needed to test causal relationships and understand biobehavioral mechanisms that underlie associations between concussion and opioid misuse in adolescents. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Association of Lifetime History of Traumatic Brain Injury With Prescription Opioid Use and Misuse Among Adults
Objective: To investigate associations of lifetime history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with prescription opioid use and misuse among noninstitutionalized adults. Participants: Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) participants in the 2018 cohort who completed the prescription opioid and lifetime history of TBI modules (n = 3448). Design: Secondary analyses of a statewide population-based cross-sectional survey. Main Measures: Self-report of a lifetime history of TBI using an adaptation of the Ohio State University TBI-Identification Method. Self-report of past year: (1) prescr...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Scoping Review of Opioid Use After Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions: Despite increased awareness of opioid receipt and use following TBI, there is limited investigation on the examination of this issue. Future studies should include more varied patient populations as well as evaluate interventions to reduce opioid use following TBI. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Traumatic Brain Injury and Opioid Use: Additional Evidence Supporting the “Perfect Storm” of Cascading Vulnerabilities
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Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Preface Source Type: research

Research Letter: Sleep Mediates the Association Between Prior Concussion and Depressive Symptoms
Conclusions: Current findings raise the possibility that the greater risk of depression reported in those with a history of mTBI/concussion is mediated by sleep quality, a common sequela of mTBI. These findings highlight potential opportunities for prophylactic sleep-related intervention among individuals with multiple prior concussions to mitigate the risk of depression. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Pharmacological Treatment of Agitation and/or Aggression in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of Reviews
Conclusions: On the basis of the results of this literature review, the authors recommend avoiding benzodiazepines and haloperidol for treating agitation and/or aggression in the context of TBI. Atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine in particular) can be considered as practical alternatives for the as-needed management of agitation and/or aggression in lieu of benzodiazepines and haloperidol. Amantadine, β-blockers (propranolol and pindolol), antiepileptics, and methylphenidate can be considered for scheduled treatment of agitation and/or aggression in patients with TBI. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Multidimensional Psychoeducative and Counseling Intervention (SAAM) for Symptomatic Patients With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion: The pilot study demonstrates the feasibility and tolerability of the SAAM intervention. Preliminary data suggest that SAAM intervention delivered post-acutely might reduce postconcussion symptoms, depression symptoms, fatigue, and sleep difficulties. A larger scale randomized control trial is warranted to confirm these promising results. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Demographic and Mental Health Predictors of Arrests Up to 10 Years Post-Traumatic Brain Injury: A Veterans Affairs TBI Model Systems Study
Conclusion: Arrest rates of V/SM prior to TBI were consistent with rates of arrest for people of similar ages in the United States. Post-TBI rates were lower for V/SM than published rates of post-TBI arrests in civilians with TBI. As part of rehabilitation planning for V/SM with TBI, providers should assess for preinjury mental health services and alcohol misuse to (1) identify those who may be at risk for postinjury arrests and (2) provide relevant resources and/or supports. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Research Letter: Performance of the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone in a National Sample
Conclusions: The BTACT community comparison sample will facilitate investigation of cognitive functioning in large-scale traumatic brain injury research studies and will support secondary analysis of existing BTACT data gathered through the MIDUS study. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Convergent Validity of In-Person Assessment of Inpatients With Traumatic Brain Injury Using the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT)
Objective: To examine convergent validity of the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT) by determining correlation with established neuropsychological tests, administered an average of 4.4 days apart, in an inpatient traumatic brain injury (TBI) population. Setting: Acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Participants: Fifty-five patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for new-onset TBI (69.1% male; mean age = 37 years, SD = 14 years). Design: Cross-sectional, secondary data analysis. Main Measures: BTACT; California Verbal Learning Test—second edition (CVLT-2); Wechsler A...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Primary Language and Participation Outcomes in Hispanics With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study
Conclusions: Hispanic persons with TBI whose primary language is Spanish may require greater assistance integrating socially back into their communities after TBI. However, potential cultural differences in value placed on various social activities must be considered. Potential cultural bias inherent in existing measures of participation should be investigated in future studies. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Exploring Perceived Interactions Between Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: In the perception of clinicians, consequences of TBI interact with each other and are thus not solely a direct result of the injury. While more research is needed to map the interactions between consequences of TBI, our results could have important implications for the way we understand and treat the problems patients are faced with after TBI. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research