Factors associated with self-reported arthritis 7 to 24 years after a traumatic brain injury

Percept Mot Skills. 2014 Feb;118(1):274-92. doi: 10.2466/15.PMS.118k12w2.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to profile characteristics of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who self-reported arthritis 7 to 24 yr. post-injury. Pre- and post-injury socio-demographic factors, injury-related factors, and postinjury standardized assessments measuring health, activity, and participation outcomes were assessed in a retrospective cohort study of 274 participants. The group self-reporting arthritis had significantly more sleep disturbances, poorer overall health, lower mental health and physical function, and decreased productivity. Also, they were older and reported a shorter length of loss of consciousness from TBI. These resulted suggest that musculoskeletal complaints from long-term survivors of TBI sholud be addressed in post-acute care and could guide future research on arthritis in the TBI population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Arthritis / epidemiology*
  • Brain Injuries / epidemiology*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Efficiency
  • Female
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Mental Health / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Self Report
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / epidemiology
  • Young Adult