Brain injury : [BI]
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Factor structure of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales in individuals with traumatic brain injury.
The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) and its shorter version, the DASS21, demonstrate a consistent factor structure. However, when these scales are used with people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is possible that TBI symptoms that overlap with anxiety and depression (e.g., irritability, inertia, emotional lability) result in changes to the underlying structure. This study aimed to establish whether the factor structure of the DASS and DASS21 when used with individuals with TBI is consistent with the three scales designated in the manual. ⋯ These results indicate that it may be preferable to use the full DASS, rather than the DASS21, with individuals with TBI.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Individual profiles of predictors and their relations to 10 years outcome after childhood traumatic brain injury.
Outcome after childhood traumatic brain injury (CTBI) is heterogeneous, with several predictors influencing long-term outcome. ⋯ The findings suggest that pre-injury adaptive function is an influential predictor of outcome following moderate CTBI. Age at injury in the severe group appears to have increased influence over time, with younger age at injury associated with reduced outcome at 10 years after severe CTBI.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Serial monitoring of CO2 reactivity following sport concussion using hypocapnia and hypercapnia.
This study examined the effects of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR). ⋯ These data suggest that, following mTBI: (1) CVR is not impaired at rest; (2) CVR is impaired in response to respiratory stress; and (3) the impairment may be resolved as early as 4 days post-injury.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Paediatric patients with abusive head trauma treated in US Emergency Departments, 2006-2009.
To study characteristics and outcomes of paediatric patients with abusive head trauma (AHT) treated in emergency departments. ⋯ Child caregivers should be educated about the serious consequences of AHT and proper techniques for caring for infants. Unbiased and accurate documentation of AHT by physicians and medical coders is crucial for monitoring AHT injuries.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Comparative StudyEarly cranioplasty may improve outcome in neurological patients with decompressive craniectomy.
Decompressive craniectomy is an effective therapy to relieve intractable intracranial hypertension following acute brain injury. However, little is known about the optimal timing for cranioplasties in the sub-acute phase. The objective of the present study was to analyse the effect of cranioplasty timing on neurological outcomes. ⋯ Patients with decompressive craniectomy for management of intracranial hypertension may benefit from early cranioplasty.