Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes
Abstract Objective Comorbid disorders influence the course and outcomes of rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet sex- and age-related disparities in the frequency distribution of these disorders remain poorly understood. We aimed to describe comorbid disorders by the Internation...
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| author | Vincy Chan Tatyana Mollayeva Kenneth J. Ottenbacher Angela Colantonio |
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| description | Abstract Objective Comorbid disorders influence the course and outcomes of rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet sex- and age-related disparities in the frequency distribution of these disorders remain poorly understood. We aimed to describe comorbid disorders by the International Classification of Diseases in patients with TBI undergoing inpatient rehabilitation in Ontario, Canada over a 3-year period, by sex and age, and discuss their potential impact on rehabilitation outcomes. Results The percentage of TBI patients with one or more comorbid disorder is higher among older (≥65 years) men and women than among those who are younger or middle-aged (<65 years). Among younger and middle-aged patients, multiple injuries and trauma, mental health conditions, and nervous system disorders were the most prevalent comorbidities. In older patients, circulatory, endocrine, nutritional, metabolic, and immune disorders were the most prevalent comorbidities. Our results suggest that a multisystem view of rehabilitation of men and women with TBI across age categories is needed to reflect the complex clinical profile of TBI patients undergoing rehabilitation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e6f94bbf6cb64c09a1907376b5f386842022-12-22T01:19:32ZengBMCBMC Research Notes1756-05002017-08-011011710.1186/s13104-017-2682-xClinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notesVincy Chan0Tatyana Mollayeva1Kenneth J. Ottenbacher2Angela Colantonio3Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health NetworkToronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health NetworkDivision of Rehabilitation Science, Center for Recovery, Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Health Professions, University of Texas Medical BranchToronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health NetworkAbstract Objective Comorbid disorders influence the course and outcomes of rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet sex- and age-related disparities in the frequency distribution of these disorders remain poorly understood. We aimed to describe comorbid disorders by the International Classification of Diseases in patients with TBI undergoing inpatient rehabilitation in Ontario, Canada over a 3-year period, by sex and age, and discuss their potential impact on rehabilitation outcomes. Results The percentage of TBI patients with one or more comorbid disorder is higher among older (≥65 years) men and women than among those who are younger or middle-aged (<65 years). Among younger and middle-aged patients, multiple injuries and trauma, mental health conditions, and nervous system disorders were the most prevalent comorbidities. In older patients, circulatory, endocrine, nutritional, metabolic, and immune disorders were the most prevalent comorbidities. Our results suggest that a multisystem view of rehabilitation of men and women with TBI across age categories is needed to reflect the complex clinical profile of TBI patients undergoing rehabilitation.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2682-xTraumatic brain injuryInpatient rehabilitationSexAgeIndex diseaseComorbidity |
| spellingShingle | Vincy Chan Tatyana Mollayeva Kenneth J. Ottenbacher Angela Colantonio Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes BMC Research Notes Traumatic brain injury Inpatient rehabilitation Sex Age Index disease Comorbidity |
| title | Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes |
| title_full | Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes |
| title_fullStr | Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes |
| title_short | Clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women: a brief research notes |
| title_sort | clinical profile and comorbidity of traumatic brain injury among younger and older men and women a brief research notes |
| topic | Traumatic brain injury Inpatient rehabilitation Sex Age Index disease Comorbidity |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2682-x |
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