Adult functioning of mothers with traumatic brain injury at high risk of child abuse: A pilot study

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cora van Vliet-Ruissen ◽  
Audrey McKinlay ◽  
Annabel Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Adult Functioning

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and Gait Training in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Thompson ◽  
Kaitlin Hays ◽  
Alan Weintraub ◽  
Jessica M Ketchum ◽  
Robert G Kowalski
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Control Period ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Functional Gait

Abstract Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) has been well researched with stroke survivors and individuals who have Parkinson’s disease, but little research exists on RAS with people who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pilot study aimed to (1) assess the feasibility of the study design and (2) explore potential benefits. This single-arm clinical trial included 10 participants who had a 2-week control period between baseline and pretreatment. Participants had RAS daily for a 2-week treatment period and immediately completed post-treatment assessments. Participants then had a 1-week control period and completed follow-up assessment. The starting cadence was evaluated each day of the intervention period due to the variation in daily functioning in this population. All 10 participants were 1–20 years post-TBI with notable deviations in spatial-temporal aspects of gait including decreased velocity, step symmetry, and cadence. All participants had a high risk of falling as defined by achieving less than 22 on the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). The outcome measures included the 10-m walk test, spatial and temporal gait parameters, FGA, and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale. There were no adverse events during the study and gait parameters improved. After the intervention, half of the participants achieved a score of more than 22 on the FGA, indicating that they were no longer at high risk of experiencing falls.

Substance use on admission toxicology screen is associated with peri-injury factors and six-month outcome after traumatic brain injury: A TRACK-TBI Pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 149-156
Author(s):  
John K. Yue ◽  
Ryan R.L. Phelps ◽  
Ethan A. Winkler ◽  
Hansen Deng ◽  
Pavan S. Upadhyayula ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pilot Study

scholarly journals What are the strongest indicators of intracerebral hemorrhage in mild traumatic brain injury?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000717
Author(s):  
Panu Teeratakulpisarn ◽  
Phati Angkasith ◽  
Thanakorn Wannakul ◽  
Parichat Tanmit ◽  
Supatcha Prasertcharoensuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Skull Fracture ◽  
Brain Ct ◽  
Baseline Characteristics ◽  
Gcs Score ◽  
The Brain

BackgroundAlthough there are eight factors known to indicate a high risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), identification of the strongest of these factors may optimize the utility of brain CT in clinical practice. This study aimed to evaluate the predictors of ICH based on baseline characteristics/mode of injury, indications for brain CT, and a combination of both to determine the strongest indicator.MethodsThis was a descriptive, retrospective, analytical study. The inclusion criteria were diagnosis of mild TBI, high risk of ICH, and having undergone a CT scan of the brain. The outcome of the study was any type of ICH. Stepwise logistic regression analysis was used to find the strongest predictors according to three models: (1) injury pattern and baseline characteristics, (2) indications for CT scan of the brain, and (3) a combination of models 1 and 2.ResultsThere were 100 patients determined to be at risk of ICH based on indications for CT of the brain in patients with acute head injury. Of these, 24 (24.00%) had ICH. Model 1 found that injury due to motor vehicle crash was a significant predictor of ICH, with an adjusted OR (95% CI) of 11.53 (3.05 to 43.58). Models 2 and 3 showed Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13 to 14 after 2 hours of observation and open skull or base of skull fracture to be independent predictors, with adjusted OR (95% CI) of 11.77 (1.32 to 104.96) and 5.88 (1.08 to 31.99) according to model 2.DiscussionOpen skull or base of skull fracture and GCS score of 13 to 14 after 2 hours of observation were the two strongest predictors of ICH in mild TBI.Level of evidenceIII.

Study of neurometabolic and behavioral alterations in rodent model of mild traumatic brain injury: a pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1748-1758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita Singh ◽  
Richa Trivedi ◽  
Seenu Haridas ◽  
Kailash Manda ◽  
Subash Khushu
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Rodent Model ◽  
Behavioral Alterations
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