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  • Author: Brian J. Ivins
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A dyad approach to understanding intimate partner and family distress as risk factors for poor warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury in military couples

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Using a dyadic approach with military couples, the current study examined family risk factors for chronic neurobehavioral symptoms in service members and …

Family / Relationships Physical Health Peer reviewed

Intimate partner distress is strongly associated with worse warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To examine (a) change in chronic neurobehavioral symptoms in service members/veterans (SMVs) with an uncomplicated mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) at two …

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed

Family caregivers of service members in United States Department of Defense health care report impairment in longitudinal health outcomes

Abstract: Objective: To examine elevated symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures over 2 years in caregivers of service members with traumatic brain injury …

Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Longitudinal health outcomes in caregivers of military members with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To examine longitudinal change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in caregivers of service members/veterans with traumatic brain injury and …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Mild traumatic brain injury in the maturing brain: an investigation of symptoms and cognitive performance in soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The majority of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are classified as mild and occur in young individuals. The course of recovery varies but can result in chronic …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed