Tag Archives: traumatic brain injury
Rehabilitation of Executive Function After Traumatic Brain Injury
Organization, attention, and strategic planning are frequently problematic after traumatic brain injury. These issues reflect failures of executive function, a set of processes necessary for goal-directed behavior. Lack of executive control can complicate the recovery process for people with a
Like? Facebook Use After Traumatic Brain Injury
Online communities and social networking sites can be valuable to those with cognitive or social difficulties caused by traumatic brain injury. Virtual support systems can increase social participation and reduce isolation. Recent research shows that expressive online journaling appears to
Appropriations Update: Oct. 12, 2011
TBI Act On September 21, 2011, the Senate Appropriations Committee considered an FY12 Labor Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS) bill, which contained TBI Act funding. In the past year, more than 50 programs have been cut
Continuity of Care For Patients With TBI: Effective Networks
People with traumatic brain injury often have complex problems that require multifaceted solutions. Networks, which consist of individuals, teams, and organizations that are linked together, are frequently touted as a method for addressing the difficulties these patients face in accessing
EEG Of Robotic Gait Training May Accurately Assess Brain Activity In Severe TBI
When a severe traumatic brain injury results in a disorder of consciousness, such as a vegetative or minimally conscious state, one question that families and clinicians want to know is—is there brain activity? Brain activity can predict coma outcome, and
The Party Planning Task: An Assessment for Adolescent TBI
Executive functioning is a mental skill that requires a higher level of thinking, such as planning and problem solving. Impaired executive functioning is common after a traumatic brain injury because it is associated with the prefrontal cortex, an area of
Functional MRI Displays Consciousness After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Functional MRI (fMRI) is a type of neuroimaging that can display brain activity that corresponds to different tasks. One potential use for fMRI is to assess brain functioning in people who are in a minimally conscious state due to severe
Planners Versus Avoiders in Traumatic Brain Injury
The outcome after a traumatic brain injury often depends a great deal on the attitude of patients, and how well they can cope. Although past research is mixed about the association with coping styles and brain injury outcome, much of
“Discharge Against Medical Advice” is Higher in Intentional Brain Injury Cases
Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) is associated with poor outcome, frequent readmission, higher mortality, and increased risk of psychiatric and medical complications. Research has shown that head injury is highly correlated with DAMA. A recent review of past research has
Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels are High After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) regulates electrolyte and water balance, and we know that BNP levels increase immediately after traumatic brain injury or stroke. The result of this BNP increase can be a higher risk of brain edema and elevated intracranial
