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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedHenry MK, Feudtner C, Fortin K
Occult head injuries in infants evaluated for physical abuse.
Abusive head injuries in infants may be occult but clinically or forensically important. Data conflict regarding yield of neuroimaging in detecting occult head injuries in infants evaluated for physical abuse, with prior studies identifying yields of 4.3-37.3 %. The objectives of this study were (1) To quantify yield of computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging in identification of occult head injuries in infants with concerns for physical abuse and (2) To evaluate risk factors for occult head injuries.
AHRQ-funded; HS024194.
Citation: Henry MK, Feudtner C, Fortin K .
Occult head injuries in infants evaluated for physical abuse.
Child Abuse Negl 2020 May;103:104431. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104431..
Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Brain Injury, Domestic Violence, Imaging, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Injuries and Wounds
Albrecht JS, O'Hara LM, Moser KA
Perception of barriers to the diagnosis and receipt of treatment for neuropsychiatric disturbances after traumatic brain injury.
This study explored perceptions of barriers and facilitators to the diagnosis and receipt of treatment for neuropsychiatric disturbances (NPDs) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using semistructured interviews and focus groups, it found that barriers included poor provider education on TBI NPDs and limited access to care due to lack of insurance, transportation, and income. Facilitators included patient education on TBI NPDs and strong caregiver support.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, O'Hara LM, Moser KA .
Perception of barriers to the diagnosis and receipt of treatment for neuropsychiatric disturbances after traumatic brain injury.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017 Dec;98(12):2548-52. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.007.
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Keywords: Brain Injury, Caregiving, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Behavioral Health, Trauma
O'Neil ME, Callahan M, Carlson KF
Postconcussion symptoms reported by Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans with and without blast exposure, mild traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
This study examined symptom reporting related to the 10th Edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) criteria for postconcussional syndrome (PCS) in veterans. One aim was to examine relationships among PCS symptoms by using the British Columbia Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (BC-PSI). BC-PSI factors were interpreted as cognitive, vestibular, affective, anger, and somatic. Items and factor scores were highest for veterans with blast exposure plus mTBI, and lowest for controls.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: O'Neil ME, Callahan M, Carlson KF .
Postconcussion symptoms reported by Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans with and without blast exposure, mild traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
J Clin Exp Neuropsychol 2017 Jun;39(5):449-58. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2016.1232699.
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Keywords: Brain Injury, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Behavioral Health, Trauma
Easter JS, Haukoos JS, Meehan WP
Will neuroimaging reveal a severe intracranial injury in this adult with minor head trauma?: The rational clinical examination systematic review.
The study objective was to assess systematically the accuracy of symptoms and signs in adults with minor head trauma in order to identify those with severe intracranial injuries. It found that combinations of history and physical examination features in clinical decision rules can identify patients with minor head trauma at low risk of severe intracranial injuries.
AHRQ-funded; HS017526.
Citation: Easter JS, Haukoos JS, Meehan WP .
Will neuroimaging reveal a severe intracranial injury in this adult with minor head trauma?: The rational clinical examination systematic review.
JAMA 2015 Dec 22-29;314(24):2672-81. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.16316..
Keywords: Falls, Brain Injury, Imaging, Trauma, Diagnostic Safety and Quality