Accession Number:

AD1049849

Title:

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation for OIF/OEF returnees with Combat Related Trauma

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,03 Jan 2011,02 Jan 2018

Corporate Author:

Tampa VA Research and Education Foundation Temple Terrace United States

Personal Author(s):

• Siddharthan, Kris

Report Date:

2018-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

50.0

Abstract:

The telerehabilitation for OEFOIF returnees with mild or moderate combat related Traumatic Brain Injury TBI has as its objectives 1 care coordination for wounded veterans using distance technology via the internet and 2 monitoring of physical and mental health outcomes using a variety of validated health outcome instruments that capture physical function, cognition, mental health status and integration into society. We have enrolled a total of 150 veterans in the study. Our findings indicate that 1 The telerehab intervention did not significantly influence functional, cognitive and mental health outcomes as compared to those in the control group. Both groups showed improvement in functional and mental health status and community integration over time. 2 The presence of comorbid Post Traumatic Stress Disorders was a significant predictor in reported patient health 3 Individualized treatment pathways may be needed for rehabilitation and ultimate integration into society and 4 Veterans have expressed appreciation for the program.

Descriptors:

• brain injuries
• TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
• veterans(military personnel)
• therapeutics
• delivery of healthcare
• telemedicine
• mental health services
• combat injuries
• therapy
• alcohol consumption
• rehabilitation
• anxiety disorders
• department of veterans affairs
• afghanistan conflict
• IRAQI WAR

Subject Categories:

• Psychology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE