​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.​

Do state supports for persons with brain injury affect outcomes in the 5 years following acute rehabilitation?
Are there positive long-term outcomes for persons with TBI who receive state-level resources and supports compared to those who do...

Prevalence of Drinking Within Low-Risk Guidelines During the First 2 Years After Inpatient Rehabilitation for Moderate or Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
How much alcohol do people with moderate-severe TBI drink during the first two years after inpatient rehabilitation?

Quasi-Contextualized Speech Treatment in Traumatic Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation: Effects on Outcomes During the First Year After Discharge
Does quasi-contextualized treatment in speech therapy (ST) during inpatient rehabilitation have a positive effect on individuals with traumatic brain injury...

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...
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