Long-term sequelae of brain damage from closed head injury in children and adolescents

Ruijs, M. B. M.; Keyser, A.; Gabreëls, F.J.M.

doi:10.1016/0303-8467(90)90058-d

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“…It has been reported that We will discuss specific balance problems after mTBI in children in a later section of this review. Other reported motor problems are deficits in coordination and mobility 75,76 .…”

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Balance and mobility in clinically recovered children and adolescents after a mild traumatic brain injury

Sambasivan

Grilli

Gagnon

2015

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PURPOSE: To compare the ability of clinical balance measures to detect differences between children recovered from a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and healthy controls. METHODS: A cross-sectional study, with twenty-six children with mTBI and twenty-two age-matched controls was conducted. Balance was evaluated on three scales: Bruininks-Osteresky Test-second edition; Balance Error Scoring System and Community Balance and Mobility Scale, along with gait analysis of three paradigms (self-selected paced walking, obstacle crossing and tandem walking), under single and dual-task conditions, using GAITRite R walkway. Independent sample t-tests (α = 0.05) were used to identify group differences. Dual-Task Cost (DTC) was analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and t-tests. Discriminant analysis predicted which balance measure best identified the groups. RESULTS: Children with mTBI performed worse on all balance scales (p < 0.05). Gait parameters were significantly better for the controls. There were no group differences on the motor and cognitive DTC. The Community Balance and Mobility Scale and gait parameters including velocity at obstacle crossing and parameters for tandem walking, best discriminated the groups. CONCLUSION: Clinical balance assessments may need to include static and dynamic measures, to capture possible performance difficulties. The inclusion of these measures will enhance clinical decision making and prevent premature return to physical activities in children with mTBI.

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Balance and mobility in clinically recovered children and adolescents after a mild traumatic brain injury

Sambasivan

Grilli

Gagnon

2015

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“…Those with injuries due to non-accidental trauma, i.e., child abuse, had poorer outcomes than accidental injuries. Ruijs, Keyser, and Gabreels (1990) reported that 91% of children who had a length of coma greater than one week showed clear decline in intellectual performance related to concentration with or without memory impairment. All children had distinct personality changes.…”

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Chapter Ten: Brain Injury Rehabilitation in Children with Non-Accidental Trauma

Splaingard¹

2001

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

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Brain injuries commonly occur in children who suffer non-accidental trauma. Survivors of shaking-impact syndrome are especially prone to develop a myriad of problems related to brain damage. Understanding the clinical prognostic indicators and their limitations is critical to providing appropriate care for these children. Critical non-neurological complications involving breathing and feeding are discussed in depth to help avoid further morbidity and mortality. Rehabilitation is essential for these children. Techniques to control muscle spasticity, protect skin and joints and provide emotional support for the caregivers of the brain-injured child are outlined. A well designed, comprehensive, coordinated rehabilitation program will reduce initial hospitalization and train caregivers to reduce the likelihood of future hospitalization for preventable conditions and will provide the educational framework for the ongoing care of the injured child.

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“…A study of 35 children by Heiskanen and Kaste (1974) also showed that length of coma greater than two weeks was associated with more than half the patients being unable to continue in normal schools. Ruijs and Gabreels (1990) investigated a number of outcome variables and their relationship to length of coma in 70 children. Length of coma was divided into seven categories, ranging from no coma to coma duration greater than four weeks.…”

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Factors affecting length of hospital stay for children with acquired brain injuries: A review of the literature

Sakzewski

Ziviani

1996

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for children within the industrialized world. Either in acute care or long‐term management settings, occupational therapists are concerned with children who have sustained an ABI. Children with ABI often require a prolonged period of hospitalization and intensive rehabilitation, with significant costs to the hospital, community and family. This literature review addresses the factors affecting length of hospital stay (LOS) for children with severe ABI. Broadly speaking, these factors are: (i) injury severity; (ii) complicating factors; and (iii) the effects of intervention procedures. While these factors have been highlighted in the literature, little research has been done to examine their relative contribution to the LOS for children with ABI. Occupational therapists are primarily interested in the impact of rehabilitation and the timing of its introduction; however, the impact of this cannot be understood without consideration of the other known factors that influence LOS.

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Long-term sequelae of brain damage from closed head injury in children and adolescents

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

Balance and mobility in clinically recovered children and adolescents after a mild traumatic brain injury

Balance and mobility in clinically recovered children and adolescents after a mild traumatic brain injury

Chapter Ten: Brain Injury Rehabilitation in Children with Non-Accidental Trauma

Factors affecting length of hospital stay for children with acquired brain injuries: A review of the literature

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