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Chevignard M, Câmara-Costa H, Dellatolas G. Predicting and improving outcome in severe pediatric traumatic brain injury. Expert Rev Neurother 2024; 24:963-983. [PMID: 39140714 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2024.2389921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Severe pediatric traumatic brain injury (spTBI), including abusive head trauma (AHT) in young children, is a major public health problem. Long-term consequences of spTBI include a large variety of physical, neurological, biological, cognitive, behavioral and social deficits and impairments. AREAS COVERED The present narrative review summarizes studies and reviews published from January 2019 to February 2024 on spTBI. Significant papers published before 2019 were also included. The article gives coverage to the causes of spTBI, its epidemiology and fatality rates; disparities, inequalities, and socioeconomic factors; critical care; outcomes; and interventions. EXPERT OPINION There are disparities between countries and according to socio-economic factors regarding causes, treatments and outcomes of spTBI. AHT has an overall poor outcome. Adherence to critical care guidelines is imperfect and the evidence-base of guidelines needs further investigations. Neuroimaging and biomarker predictors of outcomes is a rapidly evolving domain. Long-term cognitive, behavioral and psychosocial difficulties are the most prevalent and disabling. Their investigation should make a clear distinction between objective (clinical examination, cognitive tests, facts) and subjective measures (estimations using patient- and proxy-reported questionnaires), considering possible common source bias in reported difficulties. Family/caregiver-focused interventions, ecological approaches, and use of technology in delivery of interventions are recommended to improve long-term difficulties after spTBI.
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- Mathilde Chevignard
- Rehabilitation Department for Children with Acquired Neurological Injury, Saint Maurice Hospitals, Saint Maurice, France
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, INSERM, Laboratoire d'Imagerie Biomédicale (LIB), Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, GRC 24 Handicap Moteur Cognitif et Réadaptation (HaMCRe), AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Rehabilitation Department for Children with Acquired Neurological Injury, Saint Maurice Hospitals, Saint Maurice, France
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, INSERM, Laboratoire d'Imagerie Biomédicale (LIB), Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, GRC 24 Handicap Moteur Cognitif et Réadaptation (HaMCRe), AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, GRC 24 Handicap Moteur Cognitif et Réadaptation (HaMCRe), AP-HP, Paris, France
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Dvorak JD, Boutsen FR. The Collaboverse: A Collaborative Data-Sharing and Speech Analysis Platform. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2024:1-20. [PMID: 38995859 DOI: 10.1044/2024_jslhr-23-00286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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PURPOSE Collaboration in the field of speech-language pathology occurs across a variety of digital devices and can entail the usage of multiple software tools, systems, file formats, and even programming languages. Unfortunately, gaps between the laboratory, clinic, and classroom can emerge in part because of siloing of data and workflows, as well as the digital divide between users. The purpose of this tutorial is to present the Collaboverse, a web-based collaborative system that unifies these domains, and describe the application of this tool to common tasks in speech-language pathology. In addition, we demonstrate its utility in machine learning (ML) applications. METHOD This tutorial outlines key concepts in the digital divide, data management, distributed computing, and ML. It introduces the Collaboverse workspace for researchers, clinicians, and educators in speech-language pathology who wish to improve their collaborative network and leverage advanced computation abilities. It also details an ML approach to prosodic analysis. CONCLUSIONS The Collaboverse shows promise in narrowing the digital divide and is capable of generating clinically relevant data, specifically in the area of prosody, whose computational complexity has limited widespread analysis in research and clinic alike. In addition, it includes an augmentative and alternative communication app allowing visual, nontextual communication.
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- Communication & Audio Technology Laboratory, Norman, OK
- Department of Communication Disorders, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
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Riccardi JS, D'Angelo E, Hagen EB, Pei Y, Ciccia A, Haarbauer-Krupa J, O'Brien KH, Lundine JP. The Importance of Identifying Children With Brain Injury in Schools: Speech-Language Pathologists as Crucial Partners. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2024:1-4. [PMID: 38857435 DOI: 10.1044/2024_ajslp-24-00107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to describe the importance of and strategies to identify traumatic brain injury (TBI) and associated cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) in children, a priority identified by the attendees at the Fourth International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference. Childhood TBI is associated with a range of difficulties, including CCDs, that can adversely impact functioning and participation into adulthood. Identifying a history of TBI in children in schools is the crucial first step to then monitor, assess, and provide evidence-based intervention and accommodations in collaboration with families and medical and educational professionals. CONCLUSION Given that CCDs are treatable, effective identification, assessment, and management of students with TBI and resulting CCDs can reduce adverse outcomes in adult survivors of childhood TBI. Speech-language pathologists must be aware of their expertise in assessing and treating CCDs in children with TBI and advocate for programmatic and policy changes to better identify and support children with TBI.
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- Jessica S Riccardi
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Maine, Orono
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- Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, California State University, Sacramento
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Syracuse University, NY
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
- Department of Speech Pathology and Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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Effects of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury on Verbal IQ: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Int Neuropsychol Soc 2022; 28:1091-1103. [PMID: 34823632 DOI: 10.1017/s1355617721001296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the effects of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) on verbal IQ by severity and over time. METHODS A systematic review and subsequent meta-analysis of verbal IQ by TBI severity were conducted using a random effects model. Subgroup analysis included two epochs of time (e.g., <12 months postinjury and ≥12 months postinjury). RESULTS Nineteen articles met inclusion criteria after an extensive literature search in MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Embase, and CINAHL. Meta-analysis revealed negative effects of injury across severities for verbal IQ and at both time epochs except for mild TBI < 12 months postinjury. Statistical heterogeneity (i.e., between-study variability) stemmed from studies with inconsistent classification of mild TBI, small sample sizes, and in studies of mixed TBI severities, although not significant. Risk of bias on estimated effects was generally low (k = 15) except for studies with confounding bias (e.g., lack of group matching by socio-demographics; k = 2) and measurement bias (e.g., outdated measure at time of original study, translated measure; k = 2). CONCLUSIONS Children with TBI demonstrate long-term impairment in verbal IQ, regardless of severity. Future studies are encouraged to include scores from subtests within verbal IQ (e.g., vocabulary, similarities, comprehension) in addition to functional language measures (e.g., narrative discourse, reading comprehension, verbal reasoning) to elucidate higher-level language difficulties experienced in this population.
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Crumlish L, Wallace SJ, Copley A, Rose TA. Exploring the measurement of pediatric cognitive-communication disorders in traumatic brain injury research: A scoping review. Brain Inj 2022; 36:1207-1227. [PMID: 36303459 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2022.2111026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize information about the constructs measured, measurement instruments used, and the timing of assessment of cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) in pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Scoping review conducted in alignment with Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage methodological framework and reported per the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews. Inclusion criteria: (a) cohort description, case-control, and treatment studies; (b) participants with TBI aged 5-18 years; (c) communication or psychosocial outcomes; and (d) English full-text journal articles. The first author reviewed all titles, abstracts, and full-text articles; 10% were independently reviewed. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Following screening, a total of 687 articles were included and 919 measurement instruments, measuring 2134 unique constructs, were extracted. The Child Behavior Checklist was the most used measurement instrument and 'Global Outcomes/Recovery' was the construct most frequently measured. The length of longitudinal monitoring ranged between ≤3 months and 16 years. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS We found considerable heterogeneity in the constructs measured, the measurement instruments used, and the timing of CCD assessment in pediatric TBI research. A consistent approach to measurement may support clinical decision-making and the efficient use of data beyond individual studies in systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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- Lauren Crumlish
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, Australia
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Cermak CA, McCabe SA, Kuchurean B, Schaefer J, Tendera A, Beal DS. Parent Interventions Improve Behavior After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2022; 37:293-302. [PMID: 35125430 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine child behavior change scores from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of parent interventions for pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched to identify studies that examined parent interventions for pediatric TBI. Inclusion criteria included (i) a parent intervention for children with TBI; (ii) an RCT study design; (iii) statistical data for child behavior outcome(s); and (iv) studies that were published in English. RESULTS Seven studies met inclusion criteria. All interventions reported improved child behavior after pediatric TBI; however, child and parent factors contributed to behavior change scores in some interventions. Factors found to contribute to the level of benefit included age of child, baseline behavior levels, sociodemographics (eg, parent income, parent education), and parent mental health. CONCLUSION Improved child behavior outcomes resulting from parent interventions for pediatric TBI are well supported by the evidence in the peer-reviewed literature. Clinicians are encouraged to consider child and parent factors as they relate to child behavior outcomes.
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- Carly A Cermak
- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Drs Cermak, Tendera, and Beal and Mss McCabe, Kuchurean, and Schaefer); Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (Drs Cermak and Beal), and Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Faculty of Medicine (Ms Kuchurean and Dr Beal), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Riccardi JS, Crook L, Oskowski M, Ciccia A. Speech-Language Pathology Assessment of School-Age Children With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch 2022; 53:1202-1218. [PMID: 35947821 DOI: 10.1044/2022_lshss-22-00049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe evidenced-based assessment practices for school-age children with any severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that could inform the practice of speech-language pathologists (SLPs). METHOD A scoping review of the literature was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. Included studies were assigned thematic labels related to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework. RESULTS A total of 30 articles met inclusion criteria for this study. Most studies included adolescent or teenage participants with mild TBIs in the acute stages of recovery. Twenty-two different assessments were reported on for children with TBI addressing body structure/function (n = 19 assessments), activities and participation (n = 1 assessment), and contextual factors (n = 3 assessments). CONCLUSIONS Current assessments have a clear focus on body structure/function for adolescents after childhood TBI, with little research evidence to address activities and participation or contextual factors. The limited amount of functional assessments directly related to the SLP scope of practice stresses the need for additional research on ecologically valid and comprehensive assessment approaches for school-age children with TBI. The results of this review could be utilized as a resource in providing theoretical, evidence-based, and person-centered evaluation methods for children with TBI. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.20422170.
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- Jessica S Riccardi
- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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Hall A, Lundine JP, McCauley RJ. Nonstandardized Assessment of Cognitive-Communication Abilities Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:2296-2317. [PMID: 34351823 DOI: 10.1044/2021_ajslp-20-00231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to describe and synthesize existing research on nonstandardized assessment of cognitive-communication abilities in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in order to improve the detection, diagnosis, and tracking of injury sequelae and guide appropriate service provision. Materials and Method A search of peer-reviewed journal databases revealed 504 unique articles published between January 2000 and August 2019. For full inclusion, articles had to report on empirical studies examining variables related to the nonstandardized assessment of cognitive-communication skills following TBI in children. Review articles, expert opinion pieces, and non-English language articles were excluded. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guided this process. Results Results were tabulated for each of the 14 articles that met full inclusion criteria. Included studies presented five different types of nonstandardized assessment: discourse analysis (n = 3), systematic observation of child's performance during an instrumental activity of daily living (n = 4), virtual reality tasks (n = 3), structured cognitive tasks (n = 2), and functional rating scales (n = 2). The majority of included studies compared the outcomes of nonstandardized assessment against subtest scores and checklists drawn from a variety of existing standardized and criterion-referenced assessments. Targeted cognitive-communication skills included attention, working memory, self-regulation, planning, multitasking, social problem-solving, inferencing, and macrolevel discourse. Conclusions Preliminary research suggests that a well-designed and systematically implemented nonstandardized assessment can yield essential information about children's cognitive-communication abilities in real-world contexts. Further research is needed to validate these assessments and to determine in which settings and situations they may prove most effective. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.15079026.
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- Audrey Hall
- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
- Division of Clinical Therapies & Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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Ciccia A, Lundine JP, O'Brien KH, Salley J, Krusen S, Wilson B, Kunz J, Haarbauer-Krupa J. Understanding Cognitive Communication Needs in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Issues Identified at the 2020 International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:853-862. [PMID: 33621119 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Purpose In early 2020, the second International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference was held to provide an opportunity for researchers and clinician-scientists to discuss the most recent advances and pressing issues in the care of individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs). Presentations and discussions resulted in the identification of four areas in need of attention: (a) terminology, (b) training, (c) interdisciplinary teams, and (d) pediatrics. We will explore the four themes identified at ICCDC, specifically expanding on how terminology, training, and teams intersect in pediatric traumatic brain injury care. Additionally, we will provide two case studies to highlight the integration of these themes and suggest ways to advance clinical service provision across medical and educational settings for persons with CCDs through the lens of pediatrics. Conclusion While speech-language pathology has come a long way since the original discussion of CCD over 30 years ago, clinicians and researchers have ongoing opportunities to help advance the ways in which speech-language pathologists offer support to persons, specifically children, with CCDs and to continue to advance the profession.
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- Angela Ciccia
- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Speech & Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
- Division of Clinical Therapies & Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education, University of Georgia, Athens
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22, Doylestown, PA
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- Papillion La Vista Community Schools, Omaha, NE
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Salley J, Crook L, Iske T, Ciccia A, Lundine JP. Acute and Long-Term Services for Elementary and Middle School Children With Early Childhood Brain Injury. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:908-919. [PMID: 33556249 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the rates of referral to and receipt of acute and long-term services and identify factors that could impact these rates for children who experienced an acquired brain injury (ABI) during early childhood who are now in elementary and middle school. Method This was a retrospective chart review and prospective phone survey of 29 caregivers of children with ABIs. Results Acutely, two thirds of this sample received hospital-based rehabilitation services, but only 44.8% of families reported receiving ABI-specific education or a referral to educational or rehabilitation services at the time of discharge. At an average of 8.5 years postinjury, children in this sample were largely reported to be performing positively in school. While special education rates did not change significantly over time, 20.7% of the sample reported having unmet educational needs. Additionally, service receipt decreased over time. Various injury and educational factors influenced rates of long-term special education and service receipt. Conclusions This study contributes to the emerging literature focusing on long-term outcomes of children with ABI. The results reinforce that children who experience an ABI in early childhood are unlikely to receive ABI-specific education or referrals to educational and rehabilitation services during their acute-care stay and, in the chronic stages of recovery, present with educational and therapy needs that can go unmet. To improve long-term service access for children who experience an early ABI, pathways need to be established within the acute-care setting for education and referrals that connect the child and family to treatment within early intervention and educational systems. Maintaining these pathways long term, particularly for potential social-behavioral and cognitive-communication concerns, could increase access to appropriate services and, thus, decrease unmet needs for children with ABI.
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- Jessica Salley
- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleaveland, OH
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleaveland, OH
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- Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleaveland, OH
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- Division of Clinical Therapies and Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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Lundine JP, Todis B, Gau JM, McCart M, Wade SL, Yeates KO, Glang A. Return to School Following TBI: Educational Services Received 1 Year After Injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2021; 36:E89-E96. [PMID: 32769832 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many children who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) return to school without receiving needed support services. OBJECTIVE To identify services received and predictors of formal special education services (ie, Individualized Education Plan [IEP]) for students with TBI 1 year after returning to school. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A total of 74 students with TBI recruited from children's hospitals in Colorado, Ohio, and Oregon. DESIGN Secondary analysis of previously reported randomized control trials with surveys completed by caregivers when students returned to school (T1) and 1 year later (T2). This study reports data collected at T2. RESULTS While 45% of students with TBI reported an IEP 1 year after returning to school, nearly 50% of students received informal or no services. Male students, those who sustained a severe TBI, and students whose parents reported domain-specific concerns were more likely to receive special education services at 1 year. In a multivariate model, sex remained the only significant predictor of IEP services at T2. CONCLUSIONS Females and students with less severe or less visible deficits were less likely to receive special education services. While transition services may help students obtain special education for the first year after TBI, identifying students with TBI who have subtle or later-developing deficits remains a challenge.
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- Jennifer P Lundine
- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University, and Division of Clinical Therapies and Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio (Dr Lundine); Center on Brain Injury Research and Training, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene (Drs Todis, McCart, and Glang); Center on Human Development, University of Oregon, Eugene (Mr Gau); Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio (Dr Wade); and Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Dr Yeates)
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Decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury in children: analysis of long-term neuropsychological impairment and review of the literature. Childs Nerv Syst 2019; 35:1507-1515. [PMID: 31264065 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04274-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy (DC) in the context of neurocritical care in adult patients has been recently under debate. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children, focusing on short and long-term neurological and neuropsychological outcomes. METHODS Retrospective review of the medical records of children admitted at a level I trauma center, between January 2012 and December 2015, submitted to DC due to severe TBI. Additionally, an extensive review of literature on this subject was carried out. RESULTS Sixteen patients underwent DC for TBI at our institution during the evaluated period. 62.5% were males and the mean age was 12 years. Road traffic accident (RTA) was the main mechanism of trauma (62.5%). Average Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) at admission was 5.2, whereas 75% of the patients presented with pathological pupillary reaction. Initial computed tomography (CT) showed skull fractures in 62.5% and acute subdural hemorrhage (ASH) in 56.3% of the patients. The mean intracranial pressure (ICP) was 27.2 mmHg prior to surgery, and the mean time window between admission and DC was 36.3 h. Unilateral DC was performed in 68.8% of the cases. The average Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) at 6-month follow-up was 3.7, whereas 70% of the survivors presented good recovery (GOS 4-5). Abnormal pupillary reaction at hospital admission increased 3-fold the risk of long-term neuropsychological disturbances. Follow-up evaluation revealed cognitive abnormality in 55.6% of the patients. The overall mortality at 6-month follow-up was 37.5%. CONCLUSION The present study indicates towards a potential benefit of DC in children with severe TBI; nevertheless, our data demonstrated a high incidence of neuropsychological impairment in the long-term follow-up. Psychological and cognitive assessment should be computed in prognosis evaluation in future prospective studies.
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