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A Randomized Feasibility Trial Of A Novel, Integrative, And Intensive Virtual Rehabilitation Program For Service Members Post-Acquired Brain Injury., Kiara H Buccellato, Michelle Nordstrom, Justin M Murphy, Grigore C Burdea, Kevin Polistico, Gregory House, Nam Kim, Namrata Grampurohit, Jeff Sorensen, Brad M Isaacson, Paul F Pasquina
A Randomized Feasibility Trial Of A Novel, Integrative, And Intensive Virtual Rehabilitation Program For Service Members Post-Acquired Brain Injury., Kiara H Buccellato, Michelle Nordstrom, Justin M Murphy, Grigore C Burdea, Kevin Polistico, Gregory House, Nam Kim, Namrata Grampurohit, Jeff Sorensen, Brad M Isaacson, Paul F Pasquina
Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers
INTRODUCTION: Acquired Brain Injury, whether resulting from Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), represent major health concerns for the Department of Defense and the nation. TBI has been referred to as the "signature" injury of recent U.S. military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan - affecting approximately 380,000 service members from 2000 to 2017; whereas CVA has been estimated to effect 795,000 individuals each year in the United States. TBI and CVA often present with similar motor, cognitive, and emotional deficits; therefore the treatment interventions for both often overlap. The Defense Health Agency and Veterans Health Administration would …