Posted on March 31st 2011
This article describes scale development and a content validity study of the Treatment Barrier Index (TBI). The TBI scale has acceptable content validity (Content Validity Index = 0.96). The TBI scale will be used to examine delivery system differences. Evidence of the differences between systems may help to inform delivery system designs, ensuring that participant needs are met by enhancing access to evidence-based care. (Source: Advances in Nursing Science)
Posted on March 31st 2011
Conclusion.- Knowledge of predictors of post-concussive headache onset and severity may assist clinicians in making important decisions regarding treatment recommendations for veterans with mTBI.
PMID: 21457255 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Headache)
Posted on March 31st 2011
This multicenter study from Victoria, Australia was a prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing long-term neurologic outcomes in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who receive paramedic Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) vs. hospital intubation. The primary outcome measure was the median extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOSe) score at 6 months. Secondary end points were favorable vs. unfavorable outcome at 6 months, length of intensive care and hospital stay, and survival to hospital discharge. Patients were included in the study if there was evidence of head trauma, Glasgow Coma Score15 years, and intact airway reflexes. Patients were excluded if they were within 10min of a designated trauma hospital, had no intravenous access, had an allergy to any of the RSI drugs, ...
Posted on March 31st 2011
This article reviews the literature on the vestibular consequences of blast exposure and TBI and concussion. In addition, the vestibular test findings obtained from 31 veterans with a history of blast exposure and/or mild TBI are presented. The authors discuss loss of horizontal semicircular canal function and postural instability related to head injury. Preliminary data suggest the novel theory that otolith organs are uniquely vulnerable to head injury and blast exposure. (Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America)
Posted on March 31st 2011
Conclusion.â Knowledge of predictors of postâconcussive headache onset and severity may assist clinicians in making important decisions regarding treatment recommendations for veterans with mTBI. (Source: Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain)
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