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Relationships between vestibular dysfunction and cognitive performance in military Veterans with mild to moderate TBI

Abstract: Objective: Vestibular dysfunction is common following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and impacts quality of life. However, little is known regarding the …

Characterization of service members and Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs intensive evaluation and treatment programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 514,000 active duty Service Members (SMs) have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) since 2000, with mild TBI (mTBI) emerging as the signature …

Environmental barriers are associated with rehabilitation needs 10 to 15 years after traumatic brain injury: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the association between environmental barriers and unmet rehabilitation needs during chronic recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in persons …

Mortality among Veterans following traumatic brain injury: A VA traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: Few studies have examined long-term mortality following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a military population. This is a secondary analysis of a prospective, longitudinal …

Applying the PTSD checklist-civilian and PTSD checklist for DSM-5 crosswalk in a traumatic brain injury sample: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: This study evaluates the use of the crosswalk between the PTSD Checklist-Civilian (PCL-C) and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) designed by Moshier et al. (2019) in a …

Alternative Structure Models of the Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Needs Survey: A Veterans Affairs TBI Model Systems Study

Abstract: The study objective was to explore the factor structure of the Rehabilitation Needs Survey (RNS). Study design was secondary analysis of observational cohort study who …

Neurobehavioral Symptoms in U.S. Special Operations Forces in Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury: A TBI Model Systems Study

Abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel are at increased risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI), when compared with conventional forces (CF). Prior studies of TBI in …

Performance validity testing via telehealth and failure rate in veterans with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A veterans Affairs TBI model systems study

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased utilization of teleneuropsychology (TeleNP) services. Unfortunately, investigations of performance validity tests …

Development of the traumatic brain injury Rehabilitation Needs Survey: a Veterans Affairs TBI Model Systems study

Abstract: Purpose: To describe the development of the Rehabilitation Needs Survey (RNS) for persons in the chronic phase of traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery. Materials and …