The Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS) Program began in 1987 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with TBI. There are currently 16 TBIMS centers funded.
Fast Facts
There are 2.9 million TBI-related emergency department visits each year in the United States.
Common causes of TBI include vehicle accidents, falls, and violence.
Since ...
Key Topics Related to Developing Policy-oriented Research to Benefit People Living with Traumatic Brain Injury
Updated: 12/09/2020
This resource was developed to help researchers conduct policy focused research to support people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). It outlines key policy priorities related to people living with TBI and provides links ...
What is the study about?
Researchers examined how education level is related to cognitive status in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cognitive problems, such as slower processing speed, poor working memory, and memory loss are common after TBI. The study tested the cognitive reserve hypothesis, which proposes that greater lifetime ...
Part 1: Sample Social Media Messages
Part 2: Sample Email Messages
Part 3: Ambassador signature logo or badge
Part 4: MSKTC TBI Resource Poster
Part 5: Sample newsletter story
We have provided example posts, but you likely know what resources people within your network are looking for. We encourage you to look through the MSKTC’s ...
What is the study about?
Researchers asked if genetic differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors had an effect on their cognitive recovery. Researchers tested TBI survivors’ dopamine genotype and other factors related to cognitive performance. Specifically, the researchers asked if genetic variations near the dopamine type 2 receptor gene [within ...
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on depression. Brandon Blake and Michelle Kauffman share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced with depression after experiencing a TBI.
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a couple’s relationship. Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced after Hugh experienced a TBI.
Overview • This study is a clinical trial of a treatment designed to improve social communication skills after traumatic brain injury (TBI). • Persons with TBI who have completed inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, are approximately one year after their injury and show evidence of social communication difficulties after their ...
What is the study about?
This study analyzed data from the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Database (TBIMS-NDB). Researchers wanted to know if the data reflects the US population of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) receiving inpatient rehabilitation.
What did the study find?
The results show that the TBIMS-NDB largely represents ...
What is the study about?
This study compared several characteristics between people with and without TBI, including life expectancy and certain causes of death. The study also looked at risk factors of death. The study focused on people with TBI who completed inpatient rehabilitation.
What did the study find?
Those that were older ...
Overview
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center’s (MSKTC’s) Ambassador Program connects people who are passionate about improving the lives of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and burn injuries. Ambassadors take part in research activities, help create and test MSKTC resources, and share these free resources with ...
Involvement from the field plays a critical role in the success of the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). Periodically, we recruit individuals with traumatic brain injury and their family members to participate in MSKTC activities. Here is a listing of our current recruitment initiatives:
Recruiting TBI Ambassadors
The MSTKC is recruiting ...
What is the study about?
The study examined self-reported medication use and headache treatment in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Headaches are one of the most common and understudied symptoms experienced after mild TBI. Researchers hope to learn the best way to treat headaches for people with TBI.
What did the ...
What is the study about?
This study examined: (1) resilience in a group of patients who were post-acute TBI and (2) the relationship between resilience and psychological health. Resilience has been found to correlate with psychological wellness and adaptive coping to a variety of physically and psychologically traumatic situations, including chronic ...
What is the study about?
This study looked at how inflammation affects the outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) during the first year after the injury. A better understanding of the effects of inflammation may lead to new screening, early intervention, treatment, and therapeutic options.
What did the study find?
Levels ...
What is the study about?
This study reviewed published literature on the different types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) education provided to adults with TBI and their family members. The aim of this review was to describe and assess the different types of educational interventions and to locate where gaps exist ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Brandon Blake and Michelle Kauffman share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced with depression after experiencing a TBI.
Brandon Blake: You know, my ...
What is the study about?
Researchers examined working memory capacity as an influential variable in the relationship between cognitive reserve and long-term memory. Cognitive reserve can be estimated with measures of intellect. A greater cognitive reserve may allow some people to better cope with cognitive impairment that results from trauma or ...
What is the study about?
The aim of this is study was to develop a specific evaluation tool to assess patient reported experience and impact of fatigue on people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This was part of the larger Traumatic Brain Injury-Quality of Life (TBIQOL) measurement system. A computer adpative ...
What is the study about?
Understanding how to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) is difficult because there are so many possible outcomes. Even when patients have a similar injury, they may experience wide differences in behavior, cognition, and emotion. One way to predict individual TBI outcomes is to examine genes that ...