Utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics for service members and Veterans treated in VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for traumatic brain injury: A VA TBI model systems study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the post-injury utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient care in a cohort of Service Members and Veterans (SMVs) treated in VA …

Factors influencing access to cognitive rehabilitation referrals among Veterans with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Examine whether self-reported cognitive symptoms, an indicator of need, were associated with the likelihood that Veterans with moderate-severe traumatic brain …

Gaps in access to cognitive rehabilitation referrals among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine whether cognitive symptoms, an indicator of need, was associated with the likelihood that Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) received …

From acute injury to chronic comorbidity: Interrupted time series modeling of traumatic brain injury impact among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes that display complex behavior over time. The objective of this study was to …

Traumatic brain injury in U.S. Veterans: Prevalence and associations with physical, mental, and cognitive health

Abstract: Objective: To examine the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. veteran population, and physical, mental, and cognitive health conditions associated with …

Insomnia and chronic pain mediate the relationship between traumatic brain injury and reduced positive airway pressure adherence among Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine whether co-morbid insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and chronic pain mediate the relationship between traumatic brain …

Factors influencing shared decision-making for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatment among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: We elicited perspectives of clinical stakeholders and Veterans regarding barriers and facilitators to implementing shared decision-making (SDM) for …

Microstructural organization of distributed white matter associated with fine motor control in US service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common form of brain injury. While most individuals recover from mTBI, roughly 20% experience persistent symptoms, …

Subjective memory complaints are associated with decreased cortical thickness in veterans with histories of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: Memory problems are frequently endorsed in Veterans following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but subjective complaints are poorly associated with …

Normative ranges for, and interrater reliability of, rotational vestibular and balance tests in U.S. military service members and veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The Objectives of this study were to (a) describe normative ranges-expressed as reference intervals (RIs)-for vestibular and balance function tests in a cohort …

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 …