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Poster 98 Spiritual Well-Being After Spinal Cord Injury: Opportunities for Treatment
To describe associations between spiritual well-being, demographic characteristics, quality of life (QOL) and depressive symptoms following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Martin Forchheimer, Catherine Wilson Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 97 Patterns of Health Care Utilization in Primary Care Settings and Rehospitalization Post-Spinal Cord Injury
To examine patterns of health care utilization in re-hospitalization and primary care settings for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). A key term literature search was conducted in the following electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycInfo.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kung Cheung, Swati Mehta, Amanda McIntyre, Dalton Wolfe, Robert Teasell Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 96 Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review
To conduct a systematic review examining effectiveness of opioids for pain following spinal cord injuries (SCI). Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsycINFO databases were searched for all relevant articles published from 1980 to February 2012.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Swati Mehta, Shannon Janzen, Eldon Loh, Amanda McIntyre, Robert Teasell, Dalton Wolfe Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 95 Positive Psychological Changes After Spinal Cord Injury
To examine positive psychological change in a large, geographically diverse sample of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). 905 patients with SCI completed interviews as a part of the PRISMS study (Project to Improve Symptoms and Mood after Spinal Cord Injury) from five sites: University of Washington, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Michigan, and Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Patients were asked to rate the amount of positive growth in five domains on a score of zero to five.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cheryl McCullumsmith, Scott Richards Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 94 Assessing Lower Limb Static Position Sense and Kinesthesia After SCI Using a Robotic Exoskeleton
There is a need for accurate and quantitative methods of measuring proprioception after spinal cord injury (SCI) in order to evaluate efficacy of treatments and therapies. Proprioception is a sensory modality that provides information about position and movement of the limbs in space and is critical for motor control. The purpose of this study was to develop a quantitative assessment tool to measure joint position sense and kinesthesia (movement sense) in the legs. We used the Lokomat, a robotic exoskeleton, and custom software to assess proprioception in the hip and knee in able-bodied subjects and persons with incomplete...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Antoinette Domingo Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 93 The Respiratory Rehabilitation of Long-Term Ventilator-Dependent Patients with High Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
To investigate whether or not long-term ventilator-dependent patients with high cervical spinal cord injuries may withdraw from ventilators by undergoing respiratory rehabilitation. Moreover, to investigate what the requisites are for withdrawal.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Fumihito Kasai Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 92 Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and Anti-Oxidant Biomarkers in Spinal Cord Injury and Able-Bodied Individuals
There is increasing evidence indicating that exercise, especially when performed strenuously, is associated with oxidative stress (OS) in able-bodied (AB) subjects. The induction of OS following exercise has important implications for understanding how to prescribe optimal training parameters for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Thus the aim of this study was to compare OS response in individuals with SCI and AB after one-week body weight supported treadmill walking (BWSTT).
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Zhen Chen Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 91 Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of this (poster) presentation is to introduce Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES) to the neurorehabilitation community and summarize the findings of several initial studies. CCFES is an innovative method of delivering neuromuscular electrical stimulation for rehabilitating paretic limbs after stroke. This poster describes the CCFES therapy and device, the rationale for CCFES, and initial studies of CCFES to improve hand opening, reaching, and ankle dorsiflexion.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jayme S. Knutson Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 90 Feasibility for Using Ankle Robotics in the Acute Phase of Stroke: A Controlled Pilot Study
To assess feasibility and efficacy of daily training with a lower extremity (LE) ankle robot (anklebot) during acute hospitalization post-stroke. Two groups, convenience sample. Pre-post comparisons of LE impairments and function over course of hospitalization.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Larry Forrester, Anindo Roy, Amanda Krywonis, Hermano Igo Krebs, Richard Macko Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 89 Depression Management Within an Arm Recovery Trial: The Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Arm Rehabilitation Evaluation (ICARE) Experience
Our objective is to describe the need for and process developed to identify and expedite depression evaluation and treatment within a Phase III randomized controlled trial (RCT) directed at arm rehabilitation 14 to 106 days after stroke.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rebecca Lewthwaite, Sarah Richardson Blanton, Candice Burtman, Steven (Young) Cen, Alexander Dromerick, Chris J. Hahn, Rahsaan J. Holley, Christianne Joy Lane, Monica A. Nelsen, Aimee Piacentino Reiss, Burl R. Wagenheim, Steven L. Wolf, Carolee Winstein Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 88 Relationship of FIM Items to Discharge Home From Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Program
Previous studies have analyzed either total scores or specific components of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) as they relate to discharge destination. Few research studies have examined each FIM item as it relates to discharge disposition for patients with first-time cerebral vascular accident (CVA). We researched the relationship between each FIM item and the impact of other associated factors to determine which components strongly predict the likelihood to discharge home for this population.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Debra L. Margolis, Teresa Baker, Karen Courchene, Madeline Maglio, Jeff Wilson-Braun, Leslie Portney, Anthony Guarino Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 87 The Impact of a Stroke Education Program on Patient's Stroke Knowledge and Their Change of Stroke Risk Behaviors
To assess the immediate and long term effectiveness of an interdisciplinary Stroke Education and Wellness Program on increasing patient's knowledge about stroke and stroke risk behavior modification (secondary prevention). Half the patients received an additional session that incorporates motivational interviewing and stages of change to help with behavioral change.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rachel Feld-Glazman, Tamara Bushnik, Stephen Van Lew, Lisa Sheikovitz Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 86 Regional Variation in Hospital Readmission Following Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
To determine the regional variation in hospital readmission for Medicare beneficiaries who received inpatient rehabilitation following stroke. A secondary analysis of data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The study included those who sustained a stroke and received inpatient rehabilitation from 2006 to June 2009. The study linked acute-care data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review file with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Patient Assessment Instrument file. Regional variation was examined using hospital referral regions (HRR) calculated from the rehabilitation facility provider...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Timothy Reistetter Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 85 Mild Strokes: Do Community-Based Resources Impact Rates of Admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation?
This study tested the association between community-based rehabilitation resources and admission of mild stroke patients to inpatient rehabilitation across Ontario's 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs).
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Matthew J. Meyer Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 84 Measuring Outcomes- From the Acute Hospital throughout the Post-Acute Care Venues Using a Common Metric
To determine if a common tool that measures function and burden of care ((BoC) the amount of time a caregiver will spend assisting the person with self-care tasks per day at home), throughout acute and post-acute care (PAC) venues can aid in improving outcomes (cost, quality and access).
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Paulette Niewczyk Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 83 Self-Efficacy Post-Stroke: Are We Missing the Boat?
To present the conceptual implications of addressing self-efficacy in stroke rehabilitation. Self-efficacy, a situation-specific form of self-confidence, is increasingly being recognized as an important contributing factor for stroke recovery and has been identified as a predictor of functional performance post stroke. There is however limited information on how self-efficacy influences activities and participation post stroke. A deeper understanding of this construct is an important step to advancing research and clinical practice in stroke rehabilitation.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Caryne Torkia, Isabelle Gélinas, Nicol Korner-Bitensky, Catherine Sabiston, Annie Rochette Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 82 Prism Treatment May Facilitate Stroke Survivors' Recovery to Independence
Spatial neglect post stroke is a strong, significant predictor of poor rehabilitation outcome. Previously, we reported that the prism treatment selectively improved motor bias in neglect patients. The present study evaluated whether neglect patients' motor functions improved with prism treatment.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Peii Chen, Ann M. Kutlik, Robin Hedeman, Anna Barrett Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 81 Gait Speed Reserve Associated With ADLs in Persons With Stroke and Foot Drop: FASTEST Data
To examine the relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and gait speed (GS). Cross sectional analysis of baseline data from the Functional Ambulation: Standard Therapy versus Electrical Stimulation Treatment (FASTEST) clinical trial.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Grace J. Kim, Michael W. O'Dell, Kari Dunning, Patricia M. Kluding, Samuel S. Wu, Keith McBride Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 80 Environmental Setting Influences Attention Allocation Ability During Dual-Task Walking After Stroke: A Case Study
To determine the effect of environmental setting on attention allocation ability during dual-task walking after stroke. Case study.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Prudence Plummer-D'Amato, Colleen Dowd, Kevin Kinnard, Raymond Villalobos Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 79 Robot-Assisted Hand Training Compared With Conventional Hand Therapy in Chronic Ischemic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study was to examine functional outcomes of participants after completing a treatment program either with conventional therapy or a robotic hand device. A single-blinded randomized design.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Christine Chen, Joel Stein, Lauri Bishop Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 78 Medication Self-Administration After Stroke
In this study, we asked (1) whether education improved performance on a medication self-administration assessment (Hopkins Medication Schedule; HMS) and (2) whether poor HMS performance predicts increased post-discharge needs.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Benjamin D. Levy, Antoinette Gentile, Gretchen March, Kimberly Hreha, Elizabeth E. Galletta, Geraldine Pagaoa, Sharon Holman, Jeffrey Zhang, A.M. Barrett Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 77 Community Stroke Recovery Programs, Participation and Quality of Life
The impact that stroke has on quality of life and daily function is a significant problem requiring an innovative solution. Using a mixed-methods approach (longitudinal repeated-measures research design and qualitative interviews), this study evaluated an innovative stroke recovery program (SRP) and its immediate and longer-term impact on community reintegration and life satisfaction for stroke survivors and caregivers.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tal Jarus, Melinda Suto, Tim Readman Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 76 Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for the Lower Extremity to Improve Gait in Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review
To review evidence of the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in improving gait, in persons with chronic stroke. A literature search using Scopus, Pubmed, CINAHL and EMBASE was conducted to identify English language articles published between 1985 and February 2012.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Shelialah Pereira, Norine Foley, Liane Lobo, Swati Mehta, Robert Teasell Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 75 Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training vs. Over-Ground Walking Training for Persons With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To investigate the effectiveness of body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) compared to over-ground walking training (OWT) at moderate training intensities on improving walking function and participation after stroke.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Stephanie A. Combs, Lindsay Tucker, Amanda Harmeyer, Tara Ertel, Dawn Colburn, Anu Kalpathi Parameswaran Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 74 The Impact of a Sustained, Comprehensive and Freely-Available Research Synthesis in Stroke Rehabilitation
To review the impact of the Stroke Rehabilitation Evidence-Based Review (www.ebrsr.com), a comprehensive, continually updated, freely available review of the stroke rehabilitation literature which has been actively sustained for over a decade.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Robert W. Teasell Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 73 Post Stroke Depression Symptoms: Therapeutic Interventions Initiated More Than Six Months Post-Stroke
To examine effectiveness of therapeutic interventions aimed to improve depressive symptoms in the chronic stage of stroke. A literature search was conducted using the following databases: Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsychInfo, for relevant articles published from 1980 to February 2012.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Swati Mehta, Liane Lobo, Katherine Salter, Robert Teasell Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 72 Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) in Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review of Upper Extremity Outcomes
To determine if neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) results in improved upper extremity function in persons with chronic stroke. A literature search using Scopus, Pubmed, CINAHL and EMBASE was conducted to identify English language articles published between 1985 and February 2012.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Shelialah Pereira, Norine Foley, Liane Lobo, Swati Mehta, Robert Teasell Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 71 Development of a Classification Tool for Measuring Daily Arm Use After Stroke
The objective of this study was to develop and assess the content validity of a novel classification scale that captures everyday use of the affected arm and hand following a stroke.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lisa A. Simpson, Janice J. Eng, William C. Miller, Catherine L. Backman Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 70 Balance Confidence Following Stroke Rehabilitation Predicts Self-Reported Physical Function and Mobility Twelve Months Later
To test the hypotheses that balance confidence one month after stroke rehabilitation is a predictor of self-reported physical function, mobility, and stroke recovery 12 months later.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Krista Best, William C. Miller, Janice J. Eng Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 69 Pedometers to Augment the Health of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study
The aim of this study was to determine if a pedometer-based exercise intervention would have an effect on gait speed, walking distance, health-related quality of life, and balance self-efficacy in community dwelling adults with chronic stroke.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jane E. Sullivan, Lauren Espe, Amanda Kelly, Laura Vielbig Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 68 Effect of Dual-Task Gait Training on Obstacle Negotiation After Stroke: A Case Study
To determine the effect of dual-task gait training (DTGT) on obstacle negotiation in a person after stroke. Case study, pre-post design.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Anastasia Kyvelidou, Raymond Villalobos, Dagmar Sternad, Prudence Plummer-D'Amato Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 67 Afferent Stimulation Provided by Glove Electrode during Task-Specific Arm Exercise Following Stroke
Sensory amplitude electrical stimulation (SES) and repetitive practice can improve arm dysfunction when delivered separately following stroke. Our objective was to determine if repetitive practice was more effective when administered concurrent with SES.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jane E. Sullivan, Lois D. Hedman, Donna Hurley Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 66 Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Improves Hand Sensation in Acute Stroke
To examine the effects of an anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on sensation of a hypesthetic hand in acute stroke patients. Randomized controlled trial.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Wasuwat Kitisomprayoonkul Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 65 Evidence of Inter-Rater Reliability in Scoring the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process
Spatial neglect, a debilitating post-stroke disorder, is highly prevalent, but clinicians have difficulty in reliably identifying it. To enhance recognition of spatial neglect and to lower the burden of translating results from paper-and-pencil tests, we have advocated the use of the Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS). However, the practice and scoring of CBS may vary significantly depending on how one interprets each observation item. In efforts to standardize this tool with detailed instructions, we developed the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF-NAP). The present study evaluates the inter-rater reliability in...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Priyanka P. Shah, Kimberly Hreha, Peii Chen Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 64 Effects of Dynamic-Intensive Exercise for Gait Ability in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To identify the effects of dynamic-intensive exercise program with a physiotherapist for gait ability in chronic stroke patients. A single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ryo Kondo Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 63 Check Your Assumptions at the Door: The Importance of Patient/Client-Centered Care
The ability to participate, including the ability to walk in the community, is very important to survivors of stroke. But, why do some individuals successfully walk in the community, while others with similar or apparently lesser physical sequelae of stroke do not return to walking in the community? The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides an excellent framework to examine this question. The ICF model guides us to consider the health condition as well as physical, environmental and personal factors associated with participation. The model also guides us to consider both objectiv...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cynthia A. Robinson Tags: Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 62 The Moderating Role of Alcohol Misuse on Functioning 10+ Years After Traumatic Brain Injury
To investigate the role of post-injury alcohol misuse on psychological, behavioral, and somatic symptoms among TBI survivors many years post injury. Cross sectional.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Keenan A. Walker Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 61 Using Inertial Sensor Based Novel System to Assess Upper Limb Movement in Brain Injury
To use inertial motion sensors to develop a novel, precise, non-invasive and objective assessment tool to detect the trajectory of the upper limb movement of patients with brain injury.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mohamed Sakel, Lu Bai, Matthew Pepper, Y. Yan, S.K. Spurgeon Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 60 Evaluation of a Virtual Dialogue Method for Acquired Brain Injury Education: A Pilot Study
To assess the benefit of virtual dialogues with experts as a method for educating family members and caregivers of patients with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Seven single participants and one couple interacted with a virtual dialogue computer program (Virtual Conversations®). The virtual dialogue technology allows a computer user to have a meaningful, in-depth conversation with the pre-stored video images of a real person—usually a notable expert. Seated face-to-face, the user speaks and image of the person responds in real time. The careful organization and seamless flow of the dialogue session ensure that the user...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: James F. Malec, Elena Gillespie, William G. Harless, Monika Knapp, Marcia A. Zier Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 59 The Relationship Between Medical Comorbidities and Mortality After Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between medical comorbidities present at the time of rehab admission and cause of death in a sample of older adults who sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and died one to five years after their injury.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chari I. Hirshson, Wayne A. Gordon, Ayushi Singh Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 58 Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue Among Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
To examine the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF) scale in a sample of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Cross-sectional sample from a larger prospective longitudinal cohort study.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Anthony Lequerica, Jerry Wright, Tamara Bushnik, Flora Hammond, Joshua Cantor Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 57 Factor Analysis of the Rivermead Post-Concussion Questionnaire Following Blast Exposure
Post-Concussive Syndrome (PCS) is the persistent experiencing of bothersome symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury. The symptoms associated with PCS are numerous and varied, but it may be possible to identify a simpler symptom constellation. Patterns of symptom correlation on the Rivermead Post-concussion Questionnaire (RPQ) have not been examined in a blast-injured military population.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Laura Manning Franke, Jessica McKinney Ketchum, William C. Walker Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 56 Non-Traumatic Brain Injury in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Population Based Perspective
To profile the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with non-traumatic brain injury (nTBI) in inpatient rehabilitation. Retrospective cohort study. nTBI patients were identified using acute care records and followed through to inpatient rehabilitation. The National Rehabilitation Reporting System was utilized which captures every rehabilitation bed in the province.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Angela Colantonio, Vincy Chan, Brandon Zagorski, Daria Parsons Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 55 Risk Factors of Suicide Two Years Post Traumatic Brain Injury
To identify demographic, injury, rehabilitation, and one year post-injury characteristics associated with suicide risk in individuals one to two years post-traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jessica Ketchum, Juan Carlos Arango, Jenna Czarnota Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 54 Natural History and Classification of Headache Over One Year After Mild Versus Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Compare the prevalence and characterization of headache (HA) in mild versus moderate to severe TBI. Two cohorts prospectively studied at three, six, and twelve months after TBI.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jeanne M. Hoffman, Sylvia Lucas, Sureyya Dikmen, Kathleen R. Bell Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 53 Evaluation of an Ontario ABI Peer Support Mentoring Program
Describe results from an evaluation of a Peer Support Mentoring Program for community-dwelling individuals in Ontario with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and their family members which were based on a similar evaluation in New York.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kathryn Ann Boschen Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 52 Health-Related Quality of Life Following Military-Related Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Three-Year Cross-Sectional Cohort Study
To examine self-reported health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) across the first three years of recovery following moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (MS/TBI) in US military service members.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tracey A. Brickell, Rael Lange Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 51 Successful Scholastic Reintegration for Students Who Have Experienced ABI
Since acquired brain injury (ABI) is not an identified classification with the Ministry of Education in the province of Ontario, children and youth with ABI are not acknowledged within the school system, and therefore cannot gain access to adequate ABI-targeted support. This research examines the variables (student, family, school, and policy-based) that reflect successful outcomes (i.e., academic, emotional, psychosocial) for children and youth who have returned to school after sustaining a moderate to severe ABI. Children's Treatment Centres, province-wide, have recruited students (6-18 years, 1-5 years post-injury, have...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Dawn Good, Janette MacDougall, Peter Rumney, Sheila Bennett Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 50 Energy Expenditure in Children With Cerebral Palsy Playing the Wii
To evaluate energy expenditure in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP) and typically developing (TD) children playing the Wii™. Cross-sectional study.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Maxime Robert Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research

Poster 49 Objective and Subjective Symptoms in Individuals With Unidentified TBI
To evaluate differences in symptom self-report and neurocognitive functioning among individuals with Known (self-identified) and Unidentified TBI. Cross-sectional.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 17, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tiffany N. Mitchell, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Wayne A. Gordon, Lisa Spielman Tags: Brain Injury Diagnosis Source Type: research