scholarly journals Severity of military traumatic brain injury influences caregiver health-related quality of life.

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-389
Author(s):  
Tracey A. Brickell ◽  
Bridget A. Cotner ◽  
Louis M. French ◽  
Noelle E. Carlozzi ◽  
Danielle R. O'Connor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Caregiver Health ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Military Traumatic Brain Injury

scholarly journals Development of prognostic models for Health-Related Quality of Life following traumatic brain injury

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel R. A. Retel Helmrich ◽  
David van Klaveren ◽  
Simone A. Dijkland ◽  
Hester F. Lingsma ◽  
Suzanne Polinder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Prognostic Models ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Mild Tbi ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of impairments affecting Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). We aimed to identify predictors of and develop prognostic models for HRQoL following TBI. Methods We used data from the Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) Core study, including patients with a clinical diagnosis of TBI and an indication for computed tomography presenting within 24 h of injury. The primary outcome measures were the SF-36v2 physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) health component summary scores and the Quality of Life after Traumatic Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) total score 6 months post injury. We considered 16 patient and injury characteristics in linear regression analyses. Model performance was expressed as proportion of variance explained (R2) and corrected for optimism with bootstrap procedures. Results 2666 Adult patients completed the HRQoL questionnaires. Most were mild TBI patients (74%). The strongest predictors for PCS were Glasgow Coma Scale, major extracranial injury, and pre-injury health status, while MCS and QOLIBRI were mainly related to pre-injury mental health problems, level of education, and type of employment. R2 of the full models was 19% for PCS, 9% for MCS, and 13% for the QOLIBRI. In a subset of patients following predominantly mild TBI (N = 436), including 2 week HRQoL assessment improved model performance substantially (R2 PCS 15% to 37%, MCS 12% to 36%, and QOLIBRI 10% to 48%). Conclusion Medical and injury-related characteristics are of greatest importance for the prediction of PCS, whereas patient-related characteristics are more important for the prediction of MCS and the QOLIBRI following TBI.

The association between post-concussion symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with mild traumatic brain injury

Injury ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 1068-1074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne C. Voormolen ◽  
Suzanne Polinder ◽  
Nicole von Steinbuechel ◽  
Pieter E. Vos ◽  
Maryse C. Cnossen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Factors affecting health-related quality of life among Nepalese adults with mild traumatic brain injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Shristi Aryal ◽  
Orapan Thosingha ◽  
Prangtip Chayaput
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Stressful Life Event ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a stressful life event. Most patients recover, but a subset of patients experience somatic, cognitive and behavioural symptoms that affect health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Aims: To identify the level impact on HRQOL and to examine the associated factors of HRQOL among patients with MTBI. Methods: This was a correlational predictive study. Findings: The mean age of the participants was 33.89 years, with a range from 18 to 62 years. HRQOL was at amoderate level. In multiple regression analysis, social support (β = .419, p = .000), PCS severity (β = -.245, p = .003) and economic status (β = .167, p = .035) accounted for 36.3% of explained variance on HRQOL. Conclusions: Post-concussion symptoms after discharge should be evaluated, and patients' need for support must be thoroughly assessed.

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