TBI Model Systems
Recent Collection of Abstracts
BIAA collaborates with the nation's leading brain injury research centers, such as the TBI Model Systems, to abstract the findings published in profession journals into brief, easy-to-read articles.

Obesity and Overweight Problems Among Individuals 1 to 25 Years Following Acute Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury: A NIDILRR Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study
What is the relationship between the prevalence of weight classifications at post-injury years 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, and...

Amantadine did not Positively Impact Cognition in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multi-Site, Randomized Controlled Trial
Does Amantadine help cognition in people with chronic brain injury?

The Neurobehavioral Functioning Inventory (NFI) Depression Scale Appears to be a Useful Tool for Classifying Depression
Is the Neurobehavioral Functioning Inventory (NFI) Depression Scale a useful tool for classifying depression in individuals with traumatic brain injury?

Pre-injury Characteristics and Outcomes of Individuals who Do and Do Not Receive Rehabilitation
How do the pre-injury characteristics and one-year post-injury outcomes compare for individuals who are hospitalized for traumatic brain injury that...

Predictors of Outcome in Prolonged Posttraumatic Disorders of Consciousness and Assessment of Medication Effects: A Multicenter Study
What factors, if any, can predict recovery from prolonged unconsciousness, and is there preliminary evidence that specific medications contribute to...

Self-report: Extent of Recovery and Obstacles to Recovery
As time passes, how do individuals with traumatic brain injury describe the extent of their recovery, and what do they...

Characteristics, Rates, and Risk Factors of Violence-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
What is the rate and risk factors for violence-related traumatic brain injuries? What are the characteristics of individuals who receive...

Characteristics and Outcomes of Persons with Severe Firearm Related Brain Injuries
What are the demographics and functional outcomes of persons who require inpatient rehabilitation for severe firearm-related brain injury?

Trajectories of life satisfaction after Traumatic Brain Injury: Influence of life roles, age, cognitive disability, and depressive symptoms
Individuals who sustain a TBI have different life satisfaction trajectories which are influenced by level of life role engagement, depressive...