The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · Jan 2020
Meta AnalysisA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on PTSD Following TBI Among Military/Veteran and Civilian Populations.
To determine whether persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at greater risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than other trauma-exposed populations without TBI, and whether this risk is even greater in military/veteran settings than in civilian settings. ⋯ TBI diagnosis and military setting represent greater risks for PTSD. The dual diagnosis of TBI and PTSD requires interdisciplinary collaboration, as physical and psychological traumas are closely intertwined.
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · Jan 2020
Lifetime History of Traumatic Brain Injury and Behavioral Health Problems in a Population-Based Sample.
To investigate the relationships between indices of lifetime history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) exposure and measures of behavioral health status among Ohioans. ⋯ Ohioans who have sustained at least one TBI with loss of consciousness in their lifetime are at increased risk for poor behavioral health, including alcohol misuse, smoking, and depression. The findings underscore the need for community-based mental health treatment programs to screen for TBI history in their intake evaluations, and to train clinicians on the provisions of accommodations for cognitive and behavioral deficits.
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · Jan 2020
The Association of Lifetime and Deployment-Acquired Traumatic Brain Injury With Postdeployment Binge and Heavy Drinking.
To investigate associations of lifetime traumatic brain injury (LT-TBI) prior to an index deployment, and/or deployment-acquired TBI (DA-TBI), with postdeployment binge and heavy drinking. ⋯ Routine screening for LT-TBI may help target efforts to prevent alcohol misuse among military members.