Article
Nursing
Kris B. Weymann, Jennifer M. Rourke
Summary: Sleep plays an important role in promoting neural connectivity, restoring neural networks, flushing substances from brain tissue, and restoring brain energy stores. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex issue, with sleep problems being a common symptom across all levels of severity.
NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biology
Brittany Gerald, J. Bryce Ortiz, Tabitha R. F. Green, S. Danielle Brown, P. David Adelson, Sean M. Murphy, Rachel K. Rowe
Summary: Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disabilities in children and adolescents. Sleep problems following TBI can significantly impact recovery and outcomes. This study investigated the prevalence of sleep-wake disturbances (SWD) in children with TBI and identified several risk factors, such as age and injury severity. Untreated sleep problems after TBI can worsen symptoms, prolong hospital stays, and delay return to school. Identifying these risk factors can improve the diagnosis, management, and treatment of sleep problems in pediatric TBI survivors.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Erlan Sanchez, Helene Blais, Catherine Duclos, Caroline Arbour, Solenne Van der Maren, Hejar El-Khatib, Andree-Ann Baril, Francis Bernard, Julie Carrier, Nadia Gosselin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the sleep patterns of TBI patients and explore the relationship between sleep quality during hospitalization and long-term cognitive outcomes. The findings suggest that better sleep during hospitalization predicts more favorable cognitive outcomes years post-injury. Additionally, sleep quality was not associated with injury severity markers.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Vera Yeo, Natalie L. Phillips, Stefan Bogdanov, Naomi Brookes, Adrienne Epps, Arthur Teng, Sharon L. Naismith, Suncica Lah
Summary: The primary aim of the study was to investigate whether sleep disturbances persist in children in the chronic stage of recovery from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the findings suggest that greater sleep disturbances are associated with worse functional outcomes. Further research and development of treatments are crucial in improving outcomes for children with TBI.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Natalie A. Grima, Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Darren Mansfield, Dean McKenzie, Jennie L. Ponsford
Summary: The baseline PSQI score is an important predictor of changes in sleep quality for TBI patients receiving melatonin treatment, showing a significant correlation with treatment outcomes. Higher baseline PSQI scores are associated with better treatment results.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Joseph Kaleyias, Sanjeev Kothare
Summary: Sleep disorders are common after traumatic brain injury, such as insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness. These disorders have negative effects on patient's health and recovery phase, therefore early recognition and correction of sleep problems are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ling-Zhuo Kong, Rui-Li Zhang, Shao-Hua Hu, Jian-Bo Lai
Summary: Military psychiatry, a new subcategory of psychiatry, is playing an important role in war. This review examines military research, summarizes epidemiological data, neuropathology, and research achievements in diagnosis and treatment technology, and discusses the comorbidity and sequelae of military traumatic brain injury (TBI). Advances in neuroimaging and molecular biology have greatly enhanced the understanding of TBI, revealing abnormal protein accumulation and brain metabolism abnormalities involved in its development. TBI, based on organic injury, is distinct from other mental disorders and presents a new challenge at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry.
MILITARY MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Babak Bakhshayesh Eghbali, Sara Ramezani, Sina Sedaghat Herfeh, Cyrus Emir Alavi, Kiomars Najafi, Pedram Esmaeeli Lipaei, Seddigheh Eslamparast Kordmahalleh, Vahid Hosseinpour Sarmadi, Naser Amini, Fatemeh Ramezani Kapourchali
Summary: The real tDCS group showed lower levels of insomnia severity and better sleep quality compared to the sham group. This effect was more pronounced in younger participants and men, indicating the potential for age and gender-specific tDCS protocols to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
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Clinical Neurology
Nada Andelic, Cecilie Roe, Cathrine Brunborg Bullet, Marina Zeldovich Bullet, Marianne Lovstad, Daniel Loke, Ida M. Borgen, Daphne C. Voormolen Bullet, Emilie I. Howe, Marit V. Forslund Bullet, Hilde M. Dahl, Nicole von Steinbuechel
Summary: The original version of this article contains a mistake.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Emily L. Morrow, Lindsay S. Mayberry, Melissa C. Duff
Summary: Word learning is a dynamic process supported by neural and cognitive systems. Sleep plays an important role in memory consolidation and word learning. This study investigates the impact of traumatic brain injury on word learning, and finds deficits in both encoding and consolidation of new words in individuals with TBI. Sleep after learning improves the retention of new words for both TBI patients and neurotypical peers.
Article
Neuroimaging
Gershon Spitz, Amelia J. Hicks, Caroline Roberts, Christopher C. Rowe, Jennie Ponsford
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between 'brain age' in individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) and injury severity, cognition, and functional outcome. The results showed that TBI participants had a higher 'brain age' compared to healthy controls. The 'brain age' gap was unrelated to time since injury or long-term functional outcome, but was associated with injury severity. 'Brain age' was significantly and inversely associated with verbal memory, but unrelated to visual memory/ability and cognitive flexibility and processing speed.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2022)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Cyrus Ayubcha, Mona-Elisabeth Revheim, Andrew Newberg, Mateen Moghbel, Chaitanya Rojulpote, Thomas J. Werner, Abass Alavi
Summary: PET has been widely used in the study of traumatic brain injury (TBI) for decades, with recent focus on imaging biomarkers related to TBI and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This review critically assesses the use of glycolysis, beta-amyloid, and tau protein radiotracers in the context of TBI, weighing their strengths and weaknesses. Despite the ongoing debate, PET remains a powerful modality in diagnosing TBI-related conditions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Danielle Toccalino, Catherine Wiseman-Hakes, Dora M. Zalai
Summary: The Sleep and Concussion Questionnaire (SCQ) shows convergent validity with objective sleep parameters and existing self-report measures in patients after mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jackie L. Gottshall, Vivian A. Guedes, Josephine U. Pucci, Daniel Brooks, Nora Watson, Phorum Sheth, Ainslee Gabriel, Sara Mithani, Jacqueline J. Leete, Chen Lai, Bao-Xi Qu, Christina Devoto, Jessica M. Gill, Kimbra Kenney, J. Kent Werner
Summary: The study found a significant relationship between sleep quality and chronic inflammation in mTBI patients, indicating a close connection between sleep and inflammation. Poor sleepers with mTBI tend to have higher levels of inflammatory cytokines.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bin Jiang, Dongling Sun, Haixin Sun, Xiaojuan Ru, Hongmei Liu, Siqi Ge, Jie Fu, Wenzhi Wang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of comorbid stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a real-world population in China. The study found a high prevalence of stroke among TBI patients, especially those with nonconcussion TBI. Patients with certain types of stroke, such as subarachnoid haemorrhage and intracerebral haemorrhage, had significantly higher rates of post-TBI stroke. These findings highlight the importance of prevention and control of stroke among TBI patients.
Article
Rehabilitation
Allen W. Heinemann, Kristian P. Nitsch, Kristen Gracz, Linda Ehrlich-Jones, Edeth Engel, Meghan Wilson, Colleen Zale, Ian D. Graham
Summary: This article discusses a project that aimed to implement patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) based on electronic health records (EHRs) in a large inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation program. The project took longer than expected, but the report provides valuable lessons, successes, and challenges encountered during the process. The article emphasizes the importance of detailed planning, cooperation with the institution's Information Systems department, and identifying key players for successful implementation.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jessica Kersey, Lauren Terhorst, Allen W. Heinemann, Joy Hammel, Carolyn Baum, Michael McCue, Elizabeth R. Skidmore
Summary: This study examined the construct validity of the Enfranchisement scale from the Community Participation Indicators, demonstrating a strong association with measures of participation and a weaker association with cognition. The Importance subscale showed close relationships with factors like depression, systems, services, and policies. Both subscales were linked to social attitudes and social support, emphasizing the importance of the environment in enfranchisement outcomes.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jessica Pruente, Allen W. Heinemann, Kathy Zebracki, Shubra Mukherjee, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Summary: The study aimed to describe the adult outcomes of spinal cord injury (SCI) caused by gun injuries compared to non-violent etiologies, as well as their utilization of health services. The results showed that the gun injury group had lower educational attainment and income level, despite similar employment rates. The study suggests that gun injuries are associated with decreased educational attainment and lifetime income.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Pamela A. Kisala, Aaron J. Boulton, Mary D. Slavin, Matthew L. Cohen, Tamra Keeney, Pengsheng Ni, Denise Tate, Allen W. Heinemann, Susan Charlifue, Denise C. Fyffe, Elizabeth R. Felix, Alan M. Jette, David S. Tulsky
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess the responsiveness of the SCI-FI/C item banks in the first year after spinal cord injury. The results showed that the SCI-FI Basic Mobility/C and Self-care/C banks were sensitive to changes in all individuals with SCI at 6 months and 1 year, while the SCI-FI/C Fine Motor item bank was only responsive to individuals with tetraplegia or incomplete paraplegia.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Pamela A. Kisala, David Victorson, Ratna Nandakumar, Andrew Shermeyer, Denise Fyffe, Allen W. Heinemann, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, David S. Tulsky
Summary: This study aims to develop clinically relevant interpretive standards for the Spinal Cord Injury-Functional Index/Capacity (SCI-FI/C) Basic Mobility and Self-Care item bank scores. The results provide straightforward interpretive guidelines for SCI researchers and clinicians using the SCI-FI/C Basic Mobility and Self-Care instruments.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ryan J. Walsh, Virginia R. McKay, Piper E. Hansen, Peggy P. Barco, Kayla Jones, Yejin Lee, Riddhi D. Patel, David Chen, Allen W. Heinemann, Eric J. Lenze, Alex W. K. Wong
Summary: This study describes the process of adapting an evidence-based patient engagement intervention for inpatient spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) rehabilitation using an implementation science framework. The study demonstrates that structured processes guided by this framework can help researchers and clinicians identify adaptation targets and modify the intervention program.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Stephanie K. Rigot, Lynn A. Worobey, Michael L. Boninger, Susan Robinson-Whelen, Mary Jo Roach, Allen W. Heinemann, Gina McKernan
Summary: This study investigated the changes in internet and mobile internet use among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) over time and how demographic characteristics are related to these changes. The study found that the proportion of internet users increased from 2012 to 2018. Older age, lower income, lower education, non-White race or Hispanic ethnicity, motor incomplete tetraplegia, and being male were associated with lower internet use from 2012 to 2018, but these differences disappeared by 2018. Mobile internet use increased each year, and older age, lower income, lower education, and non-Hispanic White race/ethnicity were associated with less mobile internet use over time. However, by 2018, education was no longer associated with mobile internet use, and only participants with incomes over $75,000 per year had greater odds of using mobile internet. The study emphasizes the decreasing disparities in internet access and the importance of increased internet access for providing educational and training materials to overlooked groups of individuals with SCI.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Luz Dary Upegui-Arango, Verena Mainz, Judith Gecht, Christian-Andreas Mueller, Valentin Quack, Allen W. Heinemann, Maren Boecker
Summary: This study aimed to develop German item banks to assess social attitude barriers and facilitators to participation for people with disabilities, and compare them with the American version. The results showed that assessing social attitudes at individual and societal levels is important for a more specific evaluation.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
T. S. Jesus, B. Z. Stern, J. Struhar, A. Deutsch, A. W. Heinemann
Summary: This study aims to characterize the use of patient experience feedback for person-centered rehabilitation quality improvement and codesign activities. The results showed that there were few examples of such use in the rehabilitation literature, and patient experience improvement activities relied mainly on retrospective survey data without combining more actionable forms of patient experience feedback. Further research is needed to design activities that collect and utilize patient experience feedback for rehabilitation service improvements.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Han Su, Jasin Wong, Angelika Kudla, Mirang Park, Robert Trierweiler, Pamela Capraro, Deborah Crown, Nnaemezie Ezeife, Stephanie Tomazin, Elizabeth G. S. Munsell, Allen W. Heinemann
Summary: This research aimed to explore disability phenotypes, frequently used accommodations, and employee- and job-related factors associated with the extent of job accommodation use. The survey identified three disability phenotypes and found that flexible working schedules, telework, and access to a support person in the workplace were the most common accommodations. Accommodation use was found to be associated with employee- and job-related factors.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Linda Resnik, Matthew Borgia, Allen W. Heinemann, Phillip Stevens, Melissa A. Clark, Pengsheng Ni
Summary: This study aims to develop a self-report measure of activity performance for upper limb prosthesis users that quantifies outcomes by level of amputation and prosthesis type. Through a telephone survey and analysis of the data, the study obtained some psychometric properties of the measure. The measure showed differences in performance among users with different levels of amputation.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Daniel Pinto, Allen W. Heinemann, Shuo-Hsiu Chang, Susan Charlifue, Edelle C. Field-Fote, Catherine L. Furbish, Arun Jayaraman, Candace Tefertiller, Heather B. Taylor, Dustin D. French
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of locomotor training strategies following spinal cord injury (SCI) by injury status (complete versus incomplete). The results showed that conventional training was more cost-effective than overground robotic training for patients with incomplete SCI, while overground robotic training was more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete SCI.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Jonathan S. Theros, Katelyn B. Zumpf, Tara Lagu, Saieesh Rao, Brian J. Nasca, Allen W. Heinemann, Michael B. Shapiro, Karl Y. Bilimoria, Anne M. Stey
Summary: Post-acute care following SCI or TBI has a significant impact on neurological function recovery. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) show better outcomes and lower mortality rates compared to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). This study explores the access to inpatient rehabilitation based on insurance and estimates the associated costs.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2023)
Review
Gerontology
Jasin Wong, Jessica Pedersen, Niveda Tennety, Lindsay DuBois, Rudyard Chiu, Dhrumil Shah, Glenn Malecki, Q. Eileen Wafford, Allen W. W. Heinemann
Summary: Home and community-based services (HCBS) help people with disabilities and older adults live in their homes, and it is important to use person-centered approaches when developing support plans. This study identified key competencies for delivering person-centered supports and examined the relationship between HCBS and its outcomes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Stefano Negrini, Kristian Borg, Anne Cusick, Giorgio Ferriero, Walter R. Frontera, Douglas P. Gross, Allen Heinemann, Wendy Machalicek, Ann Patricia Moore, Randolph J. Nudo, Dominic Perennou, Henk Stam, Carlotte Kiekens
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2023)