ArticleThe Journal of head trauma rehabilitation
Epidemiology of Isolated Versus Nonisolated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States, 2006-2012: Sociodemographic Characteristics.
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- Cognitive Symptoms Are Not Associated with Cognitive Performance in Post-Acute mTBI.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2025Article
- The clinical perspective of circular RNAs in neurodegenerative diseases: potential diagnostic tools and therapeutic targets.Frontiers in cellular neuroscience · 2024Review
- Cavitation in blunt impact traumatic brain injury.Experiments in fluids · 2024Review
- Diagnostic potential of IL6 and other blood-based inflammatory biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury among children.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Article
- Early Exercise is Associated with Faster Concussion Recovery Among Collegiate Athletes: Findings from the NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Article
- Concussion Exposure and Suicidal Ideation, Planning, and Attempts Among US High School Students.Journal of athletic training · 2023Article
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society · 2023Article
- Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change of the Standardized Assessment of Reaction Time.Journal of athletic training · 2023Article
- Influential Factors and Preliminary Reference Data for a Clinically Feasible, Functional Reaction Time Assessment: The Standardized Assessment of Reaction Time.Journal of athletic training · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo describe the frequencies and rates of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) emergency department (ED) visits, analyze the trend across the years, and compare sociodemographic characteristics of visits by mTBI type (ie, mTBI as the only injury, or present along with other injuries).
designPopulation-based descriptive study using data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (2006-2012).
methodsJoinpoint regression was used to calculate the average annual percent changes of mTBI incidence rates. Characteristics between isolated and nonisolated visits were compared, and the odds ratios were reported.
resultsThe rate per 100 000 population of mTBI ED visits in the United States increased significantly from 569.4 (in 2006) to 807.9 (in 2012). The highest rates were observed in 0- to 4-year-olds, followed by male 15- to 24-year-olds and females 65 years and older; the lowest rates were among 45- to 64-year-olds. The majority (70%) of all visits were nonisolated and occurred more frequently in residents of metropolitan areas. Falls were the leading external cause. Most visits were privately insured or covered by Medicare/Medicaid, and the injury occurred on weekdays in predominantly metropolitan hospitals in the South region.
conclusionsThe burden of mTBI in US EDs is high. Most mTBI ED visits present with other injuries. Awareness of sociodemographic factors associated with nonisolated mTBI may help improve diagnosis in US EDs. This information has implications for resource planning and mTBI screening in EDs.
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