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Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: program overview and research initiatives
Michael Jaffee1, Elisabeth Moy Martin
1Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, P.O. Box 59181, Washington, DC 20012, USA.
Military Medicine
|May 3, 2013
Summary
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center has provided over 16 years of TBI research and education for military personnel and veterans. Their work disseminates crucial discoveries in TBI prevention, screening, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Military Health
- Traumatology
Background:
- The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) has operated for over 16 years, previously known as the Defense and Veterans Head Injury Program.
- DVBIC focuses on traumatic brain injury (TBI) within military personnel, dependents, and veterans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and disseminate clinical guidelines for TBI care.
- To conduct innovative clinical research and educational programs for TBI.
- To ensure TBI prevention, screening, and treatment discoveries benefit military and civilian populations.
Main Methods:
- Guideline development and dissemination.
- Clinical research initiatives.
- Educational program development and delivery.
- Collaboration with civilian institutions.
Main Results:
- Established and disseminated clinical guidelines for TBI.
- Initiated innovative research and educational programs.
- Facilitated the availability of TBI discoveries.
Conclusions:
- The DVBIC plays a vital role in advancing TBI care for military-connected individuals.
- Educational initiatives and collaborations enhance the reach of TBI research findings.
- The center contributes to preserving and improving the health of those affected by TBI.
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