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11. Defining Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Readmission Rates and Reasons in a Rural State - Resources
Date: 2018

Analyzes Arkansas's statewide trauma system data to determine readmission rates for rural adults who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Includes statistics on patient demographics and comparative statistics for patients readmitted with those not readmitted.

...Brain Injury Readmission Rates and Reasons in a Rural State --- Analyzes Arkansas's statewide trauma...

12. Incidence of Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injury–Related Hospitalizations — United States, 2018 - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Examines nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations. Includes data by location of patient residence for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore (nonmetro) areas.

...Brain Injury–Related Hospitalizations — United States, 2018 --- Examines nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations. Includes...

13. Looking at Vision-related Data: Research Gaps and Eye Care Guidelines - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Jan 9, 2019

Public health experts, researchers, and organizations who are concerned about eye health in rural America note new data collection efforts to be able to better understand vision care needs. Screening guidelines also play an important part in vision care in rural America. - The Rural Monitor

...brain injury and vision health. They provided the reminder that "even minor injuries to the brain...

14. Rural Schools and Health Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Jun 15, 2023

Resources, information, and frequently asked questions examining the role that rural schools play in the health of students and the community. Discusses school-based healthcare services, nutrition, physical activity, mental health, health education, and more.

...injuries , particularly brain injuries, during gym classes, school practices, and school sporting events. Teachers and coaches...

15. Differences in State Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Deaths, by Principal Mechanism of Injury, Intent, and Percentage of Population Living in Rural Areas — United States, 2016-2018 - Resources
Date: Oct 2021

Examines estimated number, age-adjusted rates, and percentage difference between traumatic brain injury-related deaths in rural areas and overall rate in the U.S. Features statistics with breakdowns by census region and by state.

...Brain Injury-Related Deaths, by Principal Mechanism of Injury, Intent, and Percentage of Population Living...

16. Safety Measures to Prevent Traffic Injuries - RHIhub Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Mar 27, 2024

Learn about strategies to prevent traffic injuries in rural communities, with information on helmet use laws, safety training, and bike rodeos.

...injury or traumatic brain injury. Bicycle Helmet Laws Bicycle helmet use laws are important strategies...

17. Injury Prevention Legislation Database - Resources
Reviewed: May 2024

Identifies state legislation addressing injury prevention. Topics covered include prescription drug abuse, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), child abuse and neglect, older adult falls, teen dating violence, and traumatic brain injury. Searchable by state, topic, keyword, year, status, and author.

...brain injury. Searchable by state, topic, keyword, year, status, and author. --- View more Injury Prevention...

18. Rural Veterans: A Special Concern for Rural Health Advocates - Resources
Date: Feb 2014

Policy brief describing the special healthcare needs of rural veterans. Offers policy recommendations to address these issues. Covers access to primary care, specialty care, physical therapy, women's health services, and mental health services focusing on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

...brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). --- View more Rural Veterans: A Special...

19. Diagnosing and Managing Mild TBI in Rural Kids - Resources
Date: Jan 2021

Discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in rural areas. Covers recommendations and rules for computerized tomography (CT) scans and symptom assessment, recovery and support for patients, educational resources for patients and families, and telemedicine as an option that increases access to follow-up care for mTBI.

...brain injury (mTBI) in rural areas. Covers recommendations and rules for computerized tomography (CT) scans...

20. Lifetime History of TBI with Loss of Consciousness and Disability among Appalachian and Rural Residents: 2016–2019 Ohio BRFSS - Resources
Date: Aug 2022

Examines the association between lifetime history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and disability. Utilizes data from the 2016–2019 Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to analyze 16,941 respondents and how TBI and disability are associated with demographic information such as sex, age, race, rural status, and/or Appalachian location.

...brain injury (TBI) and disability. Utilizes data from the 2016–2019 Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor...