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1. Concussion in Rural America: Experts Detail Injury and Recovery of Traumatic Brain Injury - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Apr 8, 2020

In the past five years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delivered two reports to Congress concerning traumatic brain injury. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are common. With perspectives gained from their varied roles, five experts share information on concussions in rural America. - The Rural Monitor

...brain injury. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are common. With perspectives gained from their...

2. Traumatic Brain Injury in Idaho: Needs and Resources Assessment Final Report - Resources
Date: May 2017

Analyzes Idaho's statewide needs assessment based on the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act of 2014 and the Traumatic Brain Injury State Implementation Grant Program. Discusses the unmet needs and services of rural residents affected by TBI, and offers recommendations for the development of an action plan to improve access and reduce barriers to TBI services for children and adults.

...Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act of 2014 and the Traumatic Brain Injury State Implementation Grant...

3. Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress - Resources
Date: 2022

Provides an overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. Offers recommendations to accelerate research progress and improve TBI care. Chapter 3 includes a section on TBI outcomes and access to care in rural compared to urban areas.

...Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress --- Provides an overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research...

4. Alaska Special Emphasis Report: Traumatic Brain Injury - Resources
Date: Nov 2023

Highlights rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Alaska and discusses common causes of TBI and TBI-related rates of emergency department visits, hospitalization, and death. Breaks down data by sex, race, and causes.

...Brain Injury --- Highlights rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Alaska and discusses common causes...

5. Inpatient Stays and Emergency Department Visits Involving Traumatic Brain Injury, 2017 - Resources
Date: Mar 2020

Examines initial and subsequent traumatic brain injury (TBI) related inpatient stays and treat-and-release emergency department (ED) visits. Includes data by location of patient residence for metropolitan, rural adjacent to metro, and rural remote areas.

...Brain Injury, 2017 --- Examines initial and subsequent traumatic brain injury (TBI) related inpatient stays and treat...

6. Deaths from Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury — United States, 2008–2017 - Resources
Date: Mar 2020

Reports on national and state rates and trends for traumatic brain injury (TBI) related deaths caused by unintentional falls. Includes data by decedent characteristics, including location in a metropolitan or nonmetro area.

...Brain Injury — United States, 2008–2017 --- Reports on national and state rates and trends for traumatic...

7. Rural–Urban Differences in Behavioral Outcomes among Adults with Lifetime History of Traumatic Brain Injury with Loss of Consciousness: 2016–2019 Ohio BRFSS - Resources
Date: Feb 2022

Examines associations between rurality, traumatic brain injury (TBI) with loss of consciousness (LOC), alcohol use, and mental health issues. Includes statistical breakdowns of participants according to sex, age, race, and location, based on data from 16,941 Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey respondents. Discusses access to healthcare and mental health services in rural and urban locations.

...Brain Injury with Loss of Consciousness: 2016–2019 Ohio BRFSS --- Examines associations between rurality, traumatic...

8. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Surveillance among American Indians in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah - Resources
Date: Oct 2018

Provides a snapshot of traumatic brain injuries for Native Americans in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. Includes breakdowns by sex, age group, and cause, where data is available. Identifies action items for tribes, public health workers, and individuals.

...Brain Injury (TBI) Surveillance among American Indians in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah --- Provides a snapshot...

9. Town-level Comparisons May be an Effective Alternative in Comparing Rural and Urban Differences: A Look at Accidental Traumatic Brain Injuries in North Texas Children - Resources
Date: Jan 2011

Summarizes the results of examined data on North Texas pediatric traumatic brain injury among four levels of rurality: urban city, large town, small town, and isolated town.

...Brain Injuries in North Texas Children --- Summarizes the results of examined data on North Texas...

10. Rural/Urban Differences in Discharge from Rehabilitation in Older Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury - Resources
Date: Jun 2021

Compares rural and urban rates of discharge from skilled nursing facilities for 61,021 older adults with traumatic brain injury between 2011 and 2015 to determine quality of care. Discusses factors predicting successful discharge and reasons for not successfully discharging between rural and urban patients.

...Brain Injury --- Compares rural and urban rates of discharge from skilled nursing facilities for 61,021 older...