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Ralph G. DePalma Memorial TBI Clinical Strategies

Advances in TBI Care Resulting from VA and TBI Model Systems Collaboration


by Risa Nakase-Richardson, PhD, FACRM ; Joel Scholten, MD
Seminar date: 8/17/2017

Description: The webinar will discuss VA’s collaboration with the TBI Model Systems and recent research findings from comparison of the civilian and Veteran longitudinal data bases. Analysis of re-hospitalization rates following TBI, relationship stability, and caregiver needs will be highlighted. These findings have direct implications for VA’s Health Care System and approach to long term management of Veterans with TBI. Intended audience: VHA rehabilitation clinicians, researchers, and administrators.



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