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The Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems: a longitudinal database, research, collaboration and knowledge translation.

F M Hammond¹, J F Malec

¹Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Indiana University School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN, USA.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

|January 13, 2011

Summary

The Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) program has built the largest longitudinal database for moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 1988. This program supports research and disseminates findings to improve TBI care and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation research
Disability studies
Neurotrauma

Background:

The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) established the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) program in 1988.
The TBIMS program created the most extensive and enduring longitudinal database for individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Purpose of the Study:

To maintain and expand a comprehensive longitudinal database for TBI research.
To conduct local and collaborative research aligned with NIDRR's Long Range Plan.
To disseminate scientific knowledge and translate research findings into practical applications for TBI care.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal data collection from individuals with moderate-to-severe TBI.
Competitive funding cycles for TBIMS centers every 5 years.
Multifaceted dissemination strategies including websites, manuals, and publications.

Main Results:

Establishment of the longest and largest longitudinal database for moderate-to-severe TBI.
Generation of scientific knowledge focused on employment, health, function, technology, and community integration for individuals with TBI.
Development of various materials to translate research into practice.

Conclusions:

The TBIMS program is a vital resource for TBI research and knowledge translation.
Continued research and dissemination efforts are crucial for improving outcomes for individuals with TBI.
The program effectively bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical application in TBI rehabilitation.