Brain injury : [BI]
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Despite peaks of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) incidence in young children, few studies have examined the nature of post-concussive symptoms (PCSs) in children under the age of eight, whilst controlling for pre-injury symptoms and effects of trauma. The current study aimed to identify which PCSs differentiate children with mTBI from trauma controls early post-injury, and whether these differed among preschool and school-aged children. ⋯ Primary care clinicians should be aware of post-concussive symptom presentations in children of varying ages, in order to provide optimal care, especially in younger children. Methods of eliciting symptoms may influence the identification of symptoms. This issue warrants further examination in the paediatric population. ABBREVIATIONS ED emergency department; GCS Glasgow coma scale; mTBI mild traumatic brain injury; PCS post-concussive symptoms; PTA post-traumatic amnesia; TC trauma control.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2017
Tracheostomy weaning outcomes in relation to the site of acquired brain injury: A retrospective case series.
To analyse whether the outcome of tracheostomy weaning is influenced by the site of injury in acquired brain injury. ⋯ Patients with isolated supratentorial brain injury have a statistically significant higher chance of successful decannulation when compared to those patients with any infratentorial brain injury involvement.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2017
A preliminary study of youth sport concussions: Parents' health literacy and knowledge of return-to-play protocol criteria.
To preliminarily explore parents' health literacy and knowledge of youth sport league rules involving concussion education and training, and return-to-play protocols. ⋯ Parents have a general understanding of how to identify concussion symptoms, but lack knowledge of immediate steps to take following an incident other than seeking medical help.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2017
Longitudinal changes in diffusion tensor imaging parameters of the corpus callosum between 6 and 12 months after diffuse axonal injury.
Magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging (MR-DTI) is used increasingly to detect diffuse axonal injury (DAI) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ DTI parameters have not reached a stable level at 6 months after DAI, but continue to change, probably reflecting an incessant microstructural alteration of the white matter.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2017
Patient navigation for traumatic brain injury promotes community re-integration and reduces re-hospitalizations.
To determine the effectiveness of a Navigation programme for patients with traumatic brain injury. ⋯ This study begins to highlight the effectiveness of a patient navigation programme for individuals with TBI. Future research with a larger sample will continue to help us refine patient navigation for chronic disabling conditions and determine its sustainability.