Publications (12)37 Total impact
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Article: Terson syndrome: an underrecognized cause of reversible vision loss in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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ABSTRACT: Terson syndrome is a known complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) that causes potentially reversible vision loss. It develops after SAH because of vitreous hemorrhage caused by retinal capillary disruption. Case series report an incidence of Terson syndrome in approximately 8%-15% of patients with SAH. Nonetheless, the medical literature regarding this condition is primarily found within neurosurgical and ophthalmologic journals with little mention within the rehabilitation medicine literature. Physiatrists must be aware of this clinical presentation to coordinate the care of patients with SAH who develop vision loss and develop a rehabilitation plan that addresses the co-morbid motor, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Physiatrists may be the first to identify visual loss, are well equipped to emphasize compensatory strategies, and are well positioned to coordinate surgical treatment for visual recovery in appropriate cases. In this report, we describe the case of a young woman with SAH and Terson syndrome through her acute hospital admission, rehabilitation treatment, ophthalmologic management, and outcome, describing the salient epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic workup, and treatment options.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists 03/2012; 91(3):271-4. · 1.56 Impact Factor -
Article: Return to work after burn injury: a systematic review.
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ABSTRACT: Consequences of major burn injuries often include losing the ability to engage in basic life functions such as work or employment. As this is a developing area of importance in burn care, the goal of this study was to perform a systematic review of the burn literature to ascertain a comprehensive view of the literature and identify return to work (RTW) factors where possible. A search was conducted and peer-reviewed studies that investigated predictors and barriers of returning to work of those with burn injuries, published since 1970 and written in English, were examined. From the 216 articles initially identified in the search, 26 studies were determined to meet inclusion criteria. Across studies, the mean age was 33.63 years, the mean TBSA was 18.94%, and the average length of stay was 20 days. After 3.3 years (41 months) postburn, 72.03% of previously employed participants had returned to some form of work. Important factors of RTW were identified as burn location, burn size, treatment variables, age, pain, psychosocial factors, job factors, and barriers. This systematic review suggests multiple conclusions. First, there is a significant need for attention to this area of study given that nearly 28% of all burn survivors never return to any form of employment. Second, the RTW literature is in need of coherent and consistent methodological practices, such as a sound system of measurement. Finally, this review calls for increased attention to interventions designed to assist survivors' ability to function in an employed capacity.Journal of burn care & research: official publication of the American Burn Association 12/2011; 33(1):101-9. · 1.37 Impact Factor -
Article: Chronic care education in medical school: a focus on functional health and quality of life.
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ABSTRACT: The healthcare system is faced with a rapidly increasing number of individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities. The need for a chronic care model of health care with interdisciplinary treatment involving the patient and family with a focus on functional health is recognized but not fully established in the medical community. The education of medical students in a chronic care model is essential so that physicians in all specialties may provide effective and efficient care to their patients. Physiatrists and physicians trained in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are uniquely situated to be leaders in the education of medical students in the appropriate care for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities. Academic physiatrists must be involved in the education of medical students. This involvement will result in a higher level of patient care for all patients with chronic conditions and disabilities. In 2007, the Association of Academic Physiatrists formed a task force to evaluate educational models and make recommendations regarding the education of medical students in the management of individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities. The task force also evaluated opportunities for physiatrists to participate in the education of medical students. This article summarizes the work of the task force.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists 10/2009; 88(10):798-804. · 1.56 Impact Factor -
Article: Using QMethodology to identify reasons for distress in burn survivors postdischarge.
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ABSTRACT: Reasons for distress after burn injuries have not been codified based on any type of acceptable empirical or statistical technique. The unique design methodology proposed in this study can identify the most common reasons cited for causing distress in burn survivors after discharge. A Q-sort task was developed with the assistance of our burn advisory group. After identifying 50 possible reasons for distress after discharge, each reason was placed on a laminated game card. In compliance with Qmethodology, a game board was developed that allowed patients to rank order each reason from "not causing distress" to "causing significant distress." A total of 69 burn survivors were enrolled in the study at four different time points: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years postdischarge. After factor analysis, four factors accounted for all of the participants across time points. This indicates that at least four distinct groups of people can be categorized according to themes raised in rating reasons for distress. This Q-sort technique allowed us to capture the complexity of conceptualizing human distress by categorizing clusters of reported problems into similar groups. This methodology shows great promise for developing interventions that target unique needs of burn survivors.Journal of burn care & research: official publication of the American Burn Association 01/2009; 30(1):83-91. · 1.37 Impact Factor -
Article: Burns as a result of assault: associated risk factors, injury characteristics, and outcomes.
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ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to identify specific premorbid factors and injury characteristics associated with intentional burn injuries and to compare outcomes for individuals injured by assault and those with unintentional injuries. Participants sustaining major burns from May 1994 to August 2005 and consenting to a multisite, prospective, longitudinal outcome study were included. Etiology of the injury was classified as intentional (i.e., assault) or unintentional. Subjects <18 years old or with self-inflicted burns were excluded. Statistical analysis was performed with t-tests, chi2 tests, and analysis of variance. Eighty patients sustained intentional burn injuries and 1982 subjects sustained nonintentional burn injuries. Compared to patients with nonintentional burns, those with burns related to assault were more likely to be female, black, and unemployed and to have higher rates of premorbid substance use. Between the groups, there were no significant differences in preinjury living situation, education level, history of psychiatric treatment, or hospital length of stay. The intentional-burn group had larger burns and a greater in-hospital mortality rate, and these patients were less likely to be discharged to home. They also demonstrated significantly greater levels of psychological distress during the acute hospitalization but not at follow-up. Understanding the unique characteristics and needs of patients with intentional burn injuries is important because these individuals are less likely to have a steady income and more likely to rely on community social services. Affordable and accessible community-based health services are necessary in order to improve their outcomes.Journal of burn care & research: official publication of the American Burn Association 12/2006; 28(1):21-8; discussion 29. · 1.37 Impact Factor -
Article: Early unplanned transfers from inpatient rehabilitation.
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ABSTRACT: To identify characteristics of patients who transfer off inpatient rehabilitation to a surgical or medical unit before completion of their rehabilitation program. A retrospective 9-yr chart review of patients transferred off the rehabilitation unit at a regional level 1 trauma center due to medical complications. Of 3072 patient admissions, 250 (8%) were transferred to an acute medical or surgical unit, and 55 (22%) of those transfers were within 3 days. Of the 250 patients, 33% had traumatic brain injury, 23% had spinal cord injury, 24% had stroke, 2% had amputations, 18% were in other diagnostic groups, and 23% were >64 yrs of age. When patients transferred early, only 47% were ultimately discharged to home, compared with approximately 72% of all discharges. The most common reasons for early transfer in these patients were infection (22%) and pulmonary complications (14%). Risk factors for early discharge included age of >64 yrs, spinal cord injury, or amputation. Patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit who have spinal cord injuries, amputations, or are >64 yrs old may have more medical/surgical complications. More detailed study of this patient population may help reduce the number of early transfers off the inpatient rehabilitation unit.American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 06/2006; 85(5):453-60; quiz 461-3. · 1.58 Impact Factor -
Article: Baclofen pump intervention for spasticity affecting pulmonary function.
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ABSTRACT: Muscle spasticity may adversely affect pulmonary function after spinal cord injury (SCI). However, there is limited information regarding the treatment of spasticity as a determinant of pulmonary function. This study presents the case of a man with C4 tetraplegia who had severe spasticity and difficulty weaning from ventilatory support. Case presentation. Severe spasticity likely contributed to respiratory compromise in this patient. Successful and rapid weaning from the ventilator occurred within 3 weeks of baclofen pump placement. Randomized clinical trials among SCI patients with significant spasticity are needed to determine whether intervention with a baclofen pump facilitates earlier ventilatory weaning.The journal of spinal cord medicine 02/2005; 28(4):343-7. · 2.11 Impact Factor -
Article: Brain function early after stroke in relation to subsequent recovery.
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ABSTRACT: This study aimed to characterize brain activation and perfusion early after stroke within cortical regions that would later change activation during recovery. Patients were studied serially after stroke (mean t1, = 16 days after stroke, t2 = 3.5 months later) using perfusion-weighted imaging and functional magnetic resonance imaging during finger movement. Controls (n = 7) showed no significant change in regional activation volumes over time. Among stroke patients (n = 8), however, recovery was accompanied by several patterns of functional magnetic resonance imaging change, with increased activation volumes over time in five patients and decreased in two. Most regions increasing activation over time were in the stroke hemisphere. Of the five patients showing increased activation over time, specific activation foci enlarged at t2 were already activated at t1 in four patients, and at least one focus growing from t1 to t2 was in a different arterial distribution from the infarct in all five patients. Perfusion of sensorimotor cortex at t1 was generally not reduced in the stroke hemisphere (94% of noninfarcted hemisphere). Improved clinical outcome was related to increased activation within sensory cortices of both brain sides, including bilateral secondary somatosensory areas. Early after stroke, cortical activation that will later increase in parallel with recovery is often already identifiable, can be remote from the vascular territory of the infarct, and is not likely hindered by reduced perfusion. The findings may be useful for restorative interventions introduced during the weeks after a stroke.Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism 08/2004; 24(7):756-63. · 5.01 Impact Factor -
Article: Motor cortex activation is preserved in patients with chronic hemiplegic stroke.
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ABSTRACT: Many central nervous system conditions that cause weakness, including many strokes, injure corticospinal tract but leave motor cortex intact. Little is known about the functional properties of surviving cortical regions in this setting, in part because many studies have used probes reliant on the corticospinal tract. We hypothesized that many features of motor cortex function would be preserved when assessed independent of the stroke-affected corticospinal tract. Functional MRI was used to study 11 patients with chronic hemiplegia after unilateral stroke that spared regions of motor cortex. Activation in stroke-affected hemisphere was evaluated using 3 probes independent of affected corticospinal tract: passive finger movement, a hand-related visuomotor stimulus, and tapping by the nonstroke index finger. The site and magnitude of cortical activation were similar when comparing the stroke hemisphere to findings in 19 control subjects. Patients activated each of 8 cortical regions with similar frequency as compared to controls, generally with a smaller activation volume. In some cases, clinical measures correlated with the size or the site of stroke hemisphere activation. The results suggest that, despite stroke producing contralateral hemiplegia, surviving regions of motor cortex actively participate in the same proprioceptive, visuomotor, and bilateral movement control processes seen in control subjects.Annals of Neurology 12/2002; 52(5):607-16. · 11.09 Impact Factor -
Article: Validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in assessing depression following traumatic brain injury.
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ABSTRACT: To test the validity and reliability of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for diagnosing major depressive disorder (MDD) among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prospective cohort study. Level I trauma center. 135 adults within 1 year of complicated mild, moderate, or severe TBI. PHQ-9 Depression Scale, Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (SCID). Using a screening criterion of at least 5 PHQ-9 symptoms present at least several days over the last 2 weeks (with one being depressed mood or anhedonia) maximizes sensitivity (0.93) and specificity (0.89) while providing a positive predictive value of 0.63 and a negative predictive value of 0.99 when compared to SCID diagnosis of MDD. Pearson's correlation between the PHQ-9 scores and other depression measures was 0.90 with the Hopkins Symptom Checklist depression subscale and 0.78 with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. Test-retest reliability of the PHQ-9 was r = 0.76 and kappa = 0.46 when using the optimal screening method. The PHQ-9 is a valid and reliable screening tool for detecting MDD in persons with TBI.Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 20(6):501-11. · 3.33 Impact Factor -
Article: Development of a telephone follow-up program for individuals following traumatic brain injury.
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ABSTRACT: To describe the development of a telephone follow-up program that addresses the needs of survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families in the year following injury. The process of developing the program is reviewed from the initial steps of identifying needs through final implementation of the program. Eighty-four TBI survivors with moderate to severe injuries and their families. Descriptive statistics are presented including number of contacts, areas of concern for participants, and the types of interventions conducted. Case examples are provided to illustrate the impact of the telephone follow-up program. This project demonstrated the feasibility of using the telephone as a means of providing information and support during the first year after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Telephone follow-up may enhance service provision for persons with TBI, especially those with a lack of transportation or geographic isolation.Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 19(6):502-12. · 3.33 Impact Factor -
Article: The use of a World Wide Web-based consultation site to provide support to telephone staff in a traumatic brain injury demonstration project.
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ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: Distance from expertise in traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often an impediment to appropriate TBI care from local health care providers, especially in rural areas. To overcome this barrier to care and to support a randomized, controlled trial of telephone follow-up after discharge from acute rehabilitation, we demonstrated the use of a confidential consultation Web site to provide expert recommendations and advice to front-line telephone staff at a different site. CONCLUSIONS: This use of Internet communication proved convenient to all users, improved client confidence, and served as an excellent training tool to less experienced staff. In addition, use of a Web-based consultation method provided for archiving of all discussions for later review.Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 18(6):504-11. · 3.33 Impact Factor
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2006–2009
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University of Washington Seattle
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Seattle, WA, USA
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Swedish Medical Center Seattle
Seattle, WA, USA
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