Publications by authors named "A Theadom"
Objective: To map existing knowledge on screening and rehabilitation outcomes for co-occurring traumatic brain injury among people with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
Methods: Articles focusing on screening and rehabilitation outcomes in participants sustaining co-occurring traumatic brain injury and traumatic spinal cord injury (all ages) were identified in Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses electronic databases. There were no limitations on study design, date, or geographical location.
Article Synopsis
- - Following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), physiotherapists play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and rehabilitating patients; however, their effectiveness and how patients perceive their role is not completely understood.
- - In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 patients (ages 19-67) who previously received physiotherapy for mTBI in New Zealand, resulting in four major themes highlighting their experiences: effective delivery of care, empowerment for self-management, maximizing treatment engagement, and understanding individual patient needs.
- - Participants generally viewed physiotherapists as vital in helping manage symptoms like headaches and neck pain, but emphasized the importance of personalized care that resonates with their preferences and unique situations for more successful rehabilitation outcomes. *
A supported primary health pathway for mild traumatic brain injury quality improvement report.
J Prim Health Care
September 2024
Introduction Best-practice guidelines recommend that patients are followed-up to check if they have recovered following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and to refer to concussion services, if needed. However, in New Zealand, rates of follow-up are low and access to concussion services can be delayed. Aim We aimed to improve rates of follow-up and access to concussion services for mTBI patients aged ≥8 years by the implementation of a supported health pathway and test its success.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe literature on health shocks finds that minor injuries have only short-term labor market impacts. However, mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs, commonly referred to as concussions) may be different as the medical literature highlights that they can have longer-term health and cognitive effects. Moreover, TBIs are one of the most common causes of disability globally, with the vast majority being mild.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Education is strongly advocated as a key component of treatment for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in clinical guidelines. However, there is mixed evidence on the benefit of education. This study aimed to evaluate a new education resource for mTBI.
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