Traumatic brain injury review: a systematic review of the evidence for paediatric traumatic brain injury, and for adults with mild traumatic brain injury
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2013
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Grimmer, K.
Luker, J.
Beaton, K.
McEvoy, C.
Lizarondo, L.
Pastakia, K.
Thorpe, O.
Wall, K.
Stanhope, J.
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This report provides a comprehensive review of the currently available secondary evidence (guidelines and systematic reviews) to inform the ACC Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Strategy. This review focuses on two areas identified as gaps in current understanding: Paediatric TBI (0-15 years) Adults with mild TBI ACC research had provided subsection questions for each of these focus areas, making a total of 20 search questions to be addressed by this evidentiary review. 1. Paediatric TBI (0-15 years): Consider the issues specific to paediatric TBI throughout their developmental milestones and the continuum of care. 1.1 Initial acute care 1.2 In-patient and out-patient rehabilitation 1.3 Transitions of care 1.4 Cognitive, Educational and training issues 1.5 Community integration 1.6 Challenging behaviour 1.7 Growth and developmental issues 1.8 Ongoing follow-up care and monitoring 1.9 Needs of carers 2. Mild TBI: Consider the specific issues relevant to mild TBI in adults 2.1 Screening for and early identification of mild TBI 2.2 Initial acute care of those with a mild TBI 2.3 Initial advice and outpatient rehabilitation 2.4 Employment participation 2.5 Community reintegration 2.6 Substance abuse 2.7 Depression 2.8 Challenging behaviour 2.9 Long-term impact and needs of mild TBI person 2.10 Persistent symptoms and Issues specific to mild TBI: fatigue, headaches, pain 2.11 Aging with mild TBI
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Copyright 2013 University of South Australia