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Aging with traumatic brain injury: long-term health conditionsA Colantonio
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada
Int J Rehabil Res 27:209-14. 2004..Some of the health conditions documented in this study could potentially be addressed early in rehabilitation; this study supports the screening of more physical health conditions in persons aging with TBI...
Predictors of postacute mortality following traumatic brain injury in a seriously injured populationAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Trauma 64:876-82. 2008..This study investigates the rate and predictors of postacute mortality (1-9 years after the initial injury) of severely injured persons with TBI in the Province of Ontario from April 1, 1993 to March 31, 1995...- Post-injury symptoms after work related traumatic brain injury in Canadian populationA Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute UHN, Toronto, ON, Canada
Work 43:195-201. 2012..To examine the nature and extent of persistent post-injury symptoms of persons who have experienced a work-related traumatic brain injury (WrTBI) in Ontario, Canada... - Assessing support needs of caregivers of persons with dementia: who wants what?A Colantonio
Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Community Ment Health J 37:231-43. 2001..The implications of these findings for program planning and future research are discussed... - Examining occupational traumatic brain injury in OntarioAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Department of Occupational Science, University of Toronto, 160 500 University Ave, Toronto, ON MG 1V7
Can J Public Health 101:S58-62. 2010..The aim of this study was to provide an overview of occupational traumatic brain injuries in Ontario, with a focus on the sex of the workers... - Who waits for inpatient rehabilitation services in Canada after neurotrauma? A population based-studyAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Rehabil Med 42:773-9. 2010..This study examined characteristics of patients with acquired brain injury associated with wait times for inpatient rehabilitation compared with a control population of patients with acquired spinal cord injury... - After the crash: research-based theater for knowledge transferAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and University of Toronto, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Toronto, Canada
J Contin Educ Health Prof 28:180-5. 2008..The aim of this project was to develop and evaluate a research-based dramatic production for the purpose of transferring knowledge about traumatic brain injury (TBI) to health care professionals, managers, and decision makers... - Differential profiles for patients with traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuryAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, 160 500 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Rehabil Med 43:311-5. 2011..To profile the demographic, clinical and environmental characteristics of persons with acquired brain injury receiving inpatient rehabilitation services in Canada... 
Gender differences in self reported long term outcomes following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuryAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, Canada
BMC Neurol 10:102. 2010..The purpose of this study was to investigate gender differences in symptoms reported after a traumatic brain injury and to examine the degree to which these symptoms are problematic in daily functioning...- Women's health outcomes after traumatic brain injuryAngela Colantonio
University of Toronto, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada
J Womens Health (Larchmt) 19:1109-16. 2010..This research examined the health outcomes relevant to premenopausal women 5-12 years after injury... - Long-term outcomes after moderate to severe traumatic brain injuryA Colantonio
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Disabil Rehabil 26:253-61. 2004..This research examined the long-term outcomes of rehabilitation patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)... - What support do caregivers of elderly want? Results from the Canadian Study of Health and AgingA Colantonio
Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, 256 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W5
Can J Public Health 92:376-9. 2001..Implications for program delivery are discussed. Planners may want to consider adding telephone support and newsletters to other supports already available for caregivers... - Trends in hospitalization associated with traumatic brain injury in a publicly insured population, 1992-2002Angela Colantonio
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Trauma 66:179-83. 2009.... - Traumatic brain injuries in the construction industryAngela Colantonio
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brain Inj 23:873-8. 2009..This study analyses factors associated with work-related traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically in the construction industry in Ontario, Canada... - Using geographical information systems mapping to identify areas presenting high risk for traumatic brain injuryAngela Colantonio
Saunderson Family Chair in Acquired Brain Injury Research, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute UHN, University of Toronto, Toronto ON, Canada
Emerg Themes Epidemiol 8:7. 2011..abstract:.. - Reliability of a health questionnaire among women with brain injuryAngela Colantonio
University of Toronto, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Neurosci Nurs 43:141-8. 2011..By identifying health issues early, diagnostic and treatment intervention may be delivered in a timelier and effective manner. Further psychometric testing is required to ensure the validity of responses... - Brain injury in a forensic psychiatry populationA Colantonio
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
Brain Inj 21:1353-60. 2007..This study investigated how adults with a documented history of TBI differed with the non-TBI forensic population with respect to demographics, psychiatric diagnoses and history of offences... - From health care to home community: an Aboriginal community-based ABI transition strategyMichelle Keightley
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brain Inj 25:142-52. 2011..To explore the barriers and enablers surrounding the transition from health care to home community settings for Aboriginal clients recovering from acquired brain injuries (ABI) in northwestern Ontario... - Gender differences in discharge destination among older adults following traumatic brain injuryStephanie B Brown
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Health Care Women Int 33:896-904. 2012..Following TBI, women were significantly more likely than men to be sent to long term care facilities rather than home settings (p < .05), controlling for age, injury severity, mechanism of injury, and comorbidities... - Differential experiences during the holocaust and suicidal ideation in older adults in treatment for depressionDiana E Clarke
University of Toronto and Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Ontario, Canada
J Trauma Stress 19:417-23. 2006..The results are applicable to survivors of similar atrocities and show that differing types and severities of traumatic experiences have important implications for treatment planning... - Traumatic brain injury occurring at workHwan Kim
Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
NeuroRehabilitation 21:269-78. 2006..Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurring in the workplace carries major economic repercussions such as lost wages and hospital costs. Little is known about the profile of risk factors for work-related traumatic brain injury... - From page to stage: dramaturgy and the art of interdisciplinary translationKate Rossiter
Department of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada
J Health Psychol 13:277-86. 2008..Through the narrative lens of the project's dramaturg, we explore moments of interdisciplinary tension, and the possibility for the role of the dramaturg to build bridges between disparate methods of knowledge generation and translation... - Work-related deaths and traumatic brain injuryAndrea C Tricco
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Brain Inj 20:719-24. 2006..0001). CONCLUSIONS: Results from this research indicate that prevention programmes should focus on decreasing falls at all ages and increasing the use of personal protective equipment... - Work-related mild-moderate traumatic brain injury and the construction industryMargaret Liu
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty ofMedicine, University of Toronto, 500 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work 39:283-90. 2011..Conclusions: Construction industry workers experience serious WrTBIs that are amenable to prevention. Use of the PEO model increased our understanding of WrTBIs in the construction industry... - Intentional traumatic brain injury in Ontario, CanadaHwan Kim
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Trauma 65:1287-92. 2008.... - Discharge against medical advice after traumatic brain injury: is intentional injury a predictor?Hwan Kim
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Trauma 71:1219-25. 2011..intentional) is a significant predictor of DAMA... - Early identification and incidence of mild TBI in OntarioWon Hyung A Ryu
Kunin Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Can J Neurol Sci 36:429-35. 2009..1) To examine the variability in diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in primary care relative to that of an expert reviewer; and (2) to determine the incidence rate of mTBI in Ontario, Canada... - Hospitalizations and emergency department visits for TBI in OntarioAngela Colantonio
Acquired Brain Injury Research, Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Canada
Can J Neurol Sci 37:783-90. 2010..To provide a more accurate assessment of the prevalence of TBI, episodes of care included visits to the emergency department (ED), as well as admissions to hospital. Mechanisms of injury for overall episodes were also investigated... - Advancing the health and quality-of-life of girls and women after traumatic brain injury: workshop summary and recommendationsJocelyn E Harris
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Brain Inj 26:177-82. 2012..To disseminate findings from an international workshop regarding priority issues for girls' and women's health and quality-of-life after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI)... - Effectiveness of rehabilitation in enhancing community integration after acute traumatic brain injury: a systematic reviewHwan Kim
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Am J Occup Ther 64:709-19. 2010..We assessed evidence for post-acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation interventions used to enhance community integration (CI) relevant to occupational therapy... - Two case study evaluations of an arts-based social skills intervention for adolescents with childhood brain disorderSabrina Agnihotri
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dev Neurorehabil 15:284-97. 2012..The current case studies examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a theatre skills training programme to facilitate social skills and participation for adolescents with childhood brain disorder... - Longitudinal Evaluation of Transition Services ("LETS Study"): protocol for outcome evaluationIrina Tsybina
Bloorview Research Institute, Toronto, Canada
BMC Pediatr 12:51. 2012.... - Modified constraint-induced movement therapy for elderly clients with subacute strokeMartha McCall
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Am J Occup Ther 65:409-18. 2011..Some improvements were also noted at the level of impairment and activity. This work accords with previous literature on CIMT and has important implications for the evolution of stroke rehabilitation in elderly people... - Holocaust experience and suicidal ideation in high-risk older adultsDiana E Clarke
Department of Psychiatry, Room 4W04, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 2E1
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 12:65-74. 2004..Authors highlight the importance of a multifaceted approach when assessing suicidal behaviors in high-risk groups... - Well-being after stroke in Canadian seniors: findings from the Canadian Study of Health and AgingPhilippa Clarke
Institute for Human Development, Life Course, and Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stroke 33:1016-21. 2002..The purpose of this research was to investigate patterns of well-being in community-dwelling stroke survivors to identify those factors that restrict and enhance well-being... - Discharge destination from acute care after traumatic brain injuryHwan Kim
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Can J Neurol Sci 33:48-52. 2006..More research is required to determine the effect this relationship has on the cost and outcomes of care for TBI patients... - Acute Care Alternate-Level-of-Care Days Due to Delayed Discharge for Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Brain InjuriesChen Amy
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, UHN, Toronto, ON
Healthc Policy 7:41-55. 2012..Significant predictors include having a psychiatric co-morbidity, increasing age and length of stay in acute care. These findings can inform planning for care of people with ABI in a publicly funded healthcare system... - Factors associated with discharge destination from acute care after acquired brain injury in Ontario, CanadaAmy Y Chen
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2A2, Canada
BMC Neurol 12:16. 2012..The aim of this paper is to examine factors associated with discharge destination after acquired brain injury in a publicly insured population using the Anderson Behavioral Model as a framework... - Feasibility and effect of aerobic exercise for lowering depressive symptoms among individuals with traumatic brain injury: a pilot studyMarika Schwandt
Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Head Trauma Rehabil 27:99-103. 2012..To establish the feasibility and effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on symptoms of depression among individuals with traumatic brain injury... - Long-term musculoskeletal complaints after traumatic brain injuryStephanie Brown
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brain Inj 25:453-61. 2011..To examine the extent and impact of musculoskeletal complaints in a TBI survivor population many years post-injury... - Brain injury from a first nations' perspective: teachings from elders and traditional healersMichelle L Keightley
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 160 500 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1V7
Can J Occup Ther 78:237-45. 2011..There is a lack of knowledge about how cultural ideas affect First Nations peoples' perception of rehabilitation needs and the ability to access services... - Prescription medication use in persons many years following traumatic brain injuryBaseer Yasseen
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brain Inj 22:752-7. 2008..This research study examined the prevalence of prescription medication use in persons many years following moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)... - Work-related mild-moderate traumatic brain injuries due to fallsWenli Wei
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Brain Inj 24:1358-63. 2010..The objective of the study was to examine the person, environment and occupation factors associated with work-related traumatic brain injuries (WrTBI) due to falls from elevation (FFE) and falls from the same level (FFSL)... - Staging data: theatre as a tool for analysis and knowledge transfer in health researchKate Rossiter
Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 3M7
Soc Sci Med 66:130-46. 2008..Second, we explore the efficacy of using theatre for the purposes of data analysis and knowledge transfer, and critically examine potential approaches to the evaluation of such endeavours... - Hospitalisation rates for ambulatory care sensitive conditions for persons with and without an intellectual disability--a population perspectiveR Balogh
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Intellect Disabil Res 54:820-32. 2010..The objective of the study was to compare hospitalisation rates for ambulatory care sensitive conditions between persons with and without an ID in a publicly insured population... - Traumatic brain injury among people who are homeless: a systematic reviewJane Topolovec-Vranic
Trauma and Neurosurgery Program, Keenan Research Center of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St, Michael s Hospital Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Bond 3 012, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
BMC Public Health 12:1059. 2012..The objective of this systematic review was to review the current state of the literature on TBI and homelessness in order to identify knowledge gaps and direct future research... - Improving client-centered brain injury rehabilitation through research-based theaterPia C Kontos
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Qual Health Res 22:1612-32. 2012..These findings suggest that research-based drama can effect reflexivity, empathy, and practice change to facilitate a client-centered culture of practice in brain injury rehabilitation... - The effects of traumatic brain injury during adolescence on career plans and outcomesTammy Balaban
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 29:367-83. 2009..The nature of occupation postinjury was compared with preinjury plans, with results indicating many participants altering preinjury career plans following TBI... - Exploring postinjury living environments for children and youth with acquired brain injuryCarol A DeMatteo
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89:1803-10. 2008.... - Amantadine to enhance readiness for rehabilitation following severe traumatic brain injuryShari Hughes
Sunnybrook and Women s College Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
Brain Inj 19:1197-206. 2005..To evaluate the association between amantadine and recovery of consciousness from prolonged traumatic coma... - Positive aspects of caregiving: rounding out the caregiver experienceCarole A Cohen
Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 17:184-8. 2002..To identify positive aspects of caregiving and examine how they are associated with caregiver outcomes... - Factors associated with perceived quality of life many years after traumatic brain injuryD Steadman-Pare
Department of Occupational Therapy, Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
J Head Trauma Rehabil 16:330-42. 2001..05). CONCLUSION: The importance of designing ongoing support programs to further reintegrate TBI survivors several years after injury is discussed... - Technology in the lives of women who live with memory impairment as a result of a traumatic brain injuryAbigail Dry
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assist Technol 18:170-80. 2006..Individuals not currently using this technology were motivated to employ electronic memory aids in their daily lives. Further research must be conducted to develop strategies to enable this population's use of electronic memory aids... - Direct cost associated with acquired brain injury in OntarioAmy Chen
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
BMC Neurol 12:76. 2012.... - Rehabilitation challenges for Aboriginal clients recovering from brain injury: a qualitative study engaging health care practitionersMichelle L Keightley
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brain Inj 23:250-61. 2009..To explore the experiences of health care practitioners working with Aboriginal clients recovering from acquired brain injury (ABI)... - Medical record review conduction model for improving interrater reliability of abstracting medical-related informationLisa Engel
University of Toronto, ON, Canada
Eval Health Prof 32:281-98. 2009..60 for most variables, indicating substantial IRR. An effective and reliable MRR to abstract medical-related information requires planning and time. The MRR-Conduction Model is proposed to guide the process of creating a MRR... - Community integration interventions for youth with acquired brain injuries: a reviewSabrina Agnihotri
Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dev Neurorehabil 13:369-82. 2010.... - The utility of administrative data for neurotrauma surveillance and prevention in Ontario, CanadaDaria Parsons
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, UHN, Toronto, ON, Canada
BMC Res Notes 5:584. 2012.... - Defining neurotrauma in administrative data using the International Classification of Diseases Tenth RevisionAmy Y Chen
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Ave, Toronto, Canada
Emerg Themes Epidemiol 8:4. 2011..abstract:.. - Factors related to the intensity of occupational therapy utilization in a geriatric chronic care settingLynda S Dunal
Baycrest, Department of Occupational Therapy, Toronto, ON
Can J Occup Ther 73:236-44. 2006..A model was utilized to study demographic and clinical factors associated with the intensity of occupational therapy utilization... - Barriers to nutrition as a health promotion practice for women with disabilitiesLynda Hall
Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada
Int J Rehabil Res 26:245-7. 2003.... - Long term symptoms and limitations of activity of people with traumatic brain injury: a ten-year follow-upA Colantonio
Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, Canada
Psychol Rep 97:169-79. 2005..Overall, this study illustrates that symptoms remain many years following brain injury, irrespective of the injury's severity... - Prediction of long-term occupational performance outcomes for adults after moderate to severe traumatic brain injuryR Devitt
Arthritis Community Research and Evaluation Unit, Toronto, Canada
Disabil Rehabil 28:547-59. 2006.... - Mental health and vitality among Canadian women with physical disabilitiesR Feld
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, ON
Psychol Rep 93:75-83. 2003..Health promotion programs aimed at these topics should be designed specifically for this population as well... - The effect of traumatic brain injury on the health of homeless peopleStephen W Hwang
Centre for Research on Inner City Health, The Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael s Hospital, Toronto, Ont
CMAJ 179:779-84. 2008..We sought to determine the lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury and its association with current health conditions in a representative sample of homeless people in Toronto, Ontario... - Long-term survival following traumatic brain injuryGraham Ratcliff
HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Disabil Rehabil 27:305-14. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: These data constitute evidence for premature death in the post-acute TBI population following a moderate to severe head injury and are discussed in relation to other research in the area...