A5029670617- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Inclusive Education and Diversity
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Defense Health Agency
2017-2021
General Dynamics (United States)
2017-2021
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
2017-2021
University of South Florida
2017-2021
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
2012-2021
Virginia Commonwealth University
2009-2021
Twin Cities Orthopedics
2021
University of Minnesota
2021
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2021
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
2021
Objective: To investigate associations between disability and employment 1 year after traumatic brain injury (TBI) using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability Health (ICF) as a conceptual model.Design methods: A prospective study including 93 patients with moderate-to-severe TBI (aged 16–55 year). components ICF model (impairments, activity limitations participation restrictions) personal factors (age, gender, pre-injury status) were used independent variables. The...
OBJECTIVE: To generate normative data on the Stroop Test across 11 countries in Latin America, with country-specific adjustments for gender, age, and education, where appropriate. METHOD: The sample consisted of 3,977 healthy adults who were recruite
The purpose of this study was to analyze characteristics individuals working in the profession neuropsychology Latin America order understand their background, professional training, current work situation, assessment and diagnostic procedures used, rehabilitation techniques employed, population targeted, teaching responsibilities, research activities. A total 808 professionals from 17 countries completed an online survey between July 2013 January 2014. majority participants were female mean...
Objective: Within the same time frame, compare National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) VA Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS) data sets to inform future research generalizability of findings across cohorts. Setting: Inpatient comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation facilities. Participants: Civilians, Veterans, active duty service members in ( n = 550) NIDILRR civilian settings 5270) who were enrolled TBIMS between August...
Objective: To assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Barranquilla, Colombia.Participants/methods: Thirty-one TBI and 61 healthy controls completed the SF-36, a self-report HRQoL measure composed eight component areas: physical health problems, pain, role limitations due to problems or emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue general perceptions.Results: The samples were statistically similar respect age, gender education...
This was a hypothesis-generating exploration of relationships between caregiver training during TBI/polytrauma rehabilitation and mental health. In this cross-sectional study, 507 informal caregivers to US service members with TBI who received inpatient care in Veterans Affairs' Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center from 2001 2009 completed retrospective, self-report survey. Embedded the survey were measures health, including National Institutes Health's Patient Reported Outcome Measurement...
To explore stability of relationships and predictors change in relationship status 2 years following TBI/polytrauma.Five Department Veterans Affairs Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers (VA PRCs).A total 357 active duty service members enrolled the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems database with complete marital information at postinjury.Prospective, longitudinal, multisite.Relationship was defined as (single/never married; divorced/separated) 2-year follow-up, compared enrollment.At time...
This study examined the influence of five types impairments in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-and caregiver stress due to these impairments-on mental health family caregivers Guadalajara, Mexico.Ninety completed measures TBI and their own health. The majority were female (92.20%) a mean age 47.12 years (SD = 12.67). Caregivers dedicated median 50 hours weekly caregiving had spent 11 months providing care.Two canonical correlation analyses suggested that two sets variables...
To study the psychometric properties of a Spanish version Multidimensional Attitudes Scale toward Persons with Disabilities (MAS) and examine its factor structure using confirmatory exploratory analyses on data from Colombian collegiate sample.Five hundred students Sur Colombia University in Neiva, Colombia, completed People Disability scale. Forty-eight percent were male, average age for entire sample was 21.25 years (SD = 3.50). Ninety-eight undergraduates, 23% whom business majors 33%...
Objective To examine the patterns of family dynamics that are most associated with mental health traumatic brain injury (TBI) caregivers from Mexico. It was hypothesized healthier would be better caregiver health. Design A cross‐sectional study self‐reported data collected TBI through Mexican National Institute Rehabilitation in Mexico City, Mexico, premier public medical facility provides rehabilitation services to patients various disabilities. Setting One outpatient and facility....
Objective: To examine differences in employment outcomes among Hispanics and Caucasians with Spinal Cord Injuries at one year post-injury. Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Longitudinal dataset of the SCI Model Systems. Participants: 11,424 Indiv
To determine which factors are highly associated with burden and depression in a group of caregivers persons Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Colombia, South America.Prospective.Fifty-one pairs individuals TBI their from two major cities Colombia completed comprehensive psychosocial evaluation that included information related to patient caregiver sociodemographic factors, estimation neurobehavioral functioning.Caregiver (Zarit Burden Interview) (PHQ-9).Generalized linear models revealed...
Research has documented the deleterious effects on caregivers of providing care for an individual with traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI in Mexico specifically have reduced health-related quality life (HRQOL) across both physical and mental health domains. The purpose current study was to uncover system connections between Mexican caregivers' HRQOL their health. A cross-sectional survey conducted at a public medical facility Guadalajara, México. Ninety family individuals completed measures...
Objective: To explore how health care professionals who work with individuals TBI address issues related to the assessment and treatment of sexuality after TBI.Methods: A survey composed 53 questions was developed evaluate professional training, in attitudes towards sexuality. The sample consisted 324 self-identified professionals.Results: Ninety seven per cent participants believed that should be discussed during rehabilitation; however, 36% reported talking about it. Seventy nine their...
pinal cord injury (SCI) results in physical problems that can impair functional independence 1 and engagement daily activity 2 increase emotional difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, 3-5 anger, suicidality 6 the injured individuals.These sequelae create substantial life changes not only for individuals with SCI, but also their family members. 7For members of assuming a caregiving role be associated an increased sense emptiness, loneliness 8 ; higher rates depression 4,9-11 poorer...
Much of what is known about family functioning in the face traumatic brain injury (TBI) based on research conducted United States. The purpose this study was to (1) describe levels adaptability, cohesion, communication, and satisfaction as reported by Mexican TBI survivors their caregivers, (2) test hypothesis Circumplex Model that balanced families would exhibit better communication greater satisfaction, (3) explore how survivors' caregivers' perceptions adaptability cohesion influenced own...
Objective The aim of this study was to examine the influence three types social support (appraisal, belonging, and tangible) on caregiver mental health (anxiety, burden, depression, satisfaction with life) among Mexican caregivers individuals traumatic brain injury. Design This is a cross-sectional 90 family from Hospital Civil Fray Antonio Alcade in Guadalajara, Mexico. Results More months spent caregiving associated decreases all support. Older age fewer years education were lower...
To identify predictors of satisfaction with life in Veterans 1 year after traumatic brain injury (TBI).The VA TBI Model Systems (TBIMS) project includes 5 Affairs (VA) Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers.Veterans enrolled the TBIMS study who completed Satisfaction With Life Scale at follow-up. The sample is largely male (96%) and Caucasian (72%), a median age 27 years upon enrollment.Prospective observational cohort measuring including demographics (eg, education), preinjury variables mental...
To characterize supervision levels across residential settings at 1 year post-TBI and explore predictors of in a Veteran Service-member population.Five VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers.A total 302 individuals enrolled the TBI Model Systems (TBIMS) research program.Prospective, longitudinal, multisite.Primary residence measured via scores on Supervision Rating Scale. For predictive modeling, were dichotomized into 2 groups: those that fully independent/living alone or required only some...