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Presentations
2010
Working Memory Following Moderate to Severe TBI in Children
Stephanie Fitzpatrick, M.A.
CNS-CREF, Irving, TX, USA
8th Annual American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Conference [June, 2010] Chicago, IL
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White Matter Integrity and Functional Outcome in Chronic Outcome in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
Jessica Ashley, Ph.D., Deborah Little, Ph.D., and Mark Ashley, Sc.D.
CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA
28th Annual National Neurotrauma Society Symposium [June, 2010] Las Vegas, NV
Abstract [pdf]: click here
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Influence of Growth Hormone Deficiency on Functional Recovery Following Brain Injury
Lisa Kreber, Ph.D., Sarah Johnson, M.A., and Mark Ashley, Sc.D.
CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA
28th Annual National Neurotrauma Society Symposium [June, 2010] Las Vegas, NV
Abstract [pdf]: click here
Poster [pdf]: click here
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Incidence of Neuroendocrine Dysfunction in a Postacute, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Setting
Lisa A. Kreber, Ph.D.
CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA
8th World Congress on Brain Injury [Mar, 2010] Washington D.C.
Presentation [pptx]: click here
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Relationship Between Cerebral Volumes and Functional Rehabilitation Outcomes in TBI
Jessica Ashley [1], Mark Ashley [1] and Deborah Little [2]
[1] CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA, [2] University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
8th World Congress on Brain Injury [Mar, 2010] Washington D.C.
This study extends previous human and animal findings by showing an association between various neuroanatomical structures and functional outcome measures. These associations may provide further indication certain structures including the thalamus may not only play a role in mediating cognitive function but also functional ability. These data also support the role of structural MR imaging in rehabilitation programs.
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2009
Relations Between Thalamic Volume and Functional Outcomes in TBI
Jessica Ashley [1], Mark Ashley [1] and Deborah Little [2]
[1] CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA, [2] University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
Neurotrauma 2009 [Sep, 2009] Santa Barbara, CA
Limited number of studies have examined the relation between post acute
rehabilitation and functional outcome. This is a retrospective assessment based upon data
collected at various stages of recovery during post acute traumatic brain injury (TBI)
rehabilitation. The current study focused on a variety of functional outcome measures
including occupational status, living status, community integration, level of disability and
ability. The purpose was to examine anatomical correlates of recovery and rehabilitation to
assess factors that may play a role in mediating success or degree of recovery.
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Incidence of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Growth Hormone Deficiencies in a Postacute Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facility
Lisa Kreber, Ph.D., Sarah Johnson, M.A., Mark Ashley, Sc.D.
CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA
Neurotrauma 2009 [Sep, 2009] Santa Barbara, CA
Posttraumatic hypopituitarism is an often, undetected consequence of traumatic brain
injury (TBI). The symptoms of posttraumatic hypopituitarism overlap considerably with
deficits commonly observed in patients with TBI. Symptoms include fatigue, decreased lean
body mass, increased abdominal adiposity, reduced exercise capacity, memory
impairments, inability to concentrate, anxiety and depression. Untreated insulin-like
growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and growth hormone (GH) deficiencies can negatively influence
recovery from brain injury, even if the patient is undergoing intensive brain injury
rehabilitation (Bondanelli et al, 2007). The objective of this study was to investigate the
incidence of untreated, posttraumatic hypopituitarism in patients admitted to a postacute
brain injury facility.
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2008
Recording Data on Recording Data: A Plan That Increases Data Collection Through Applied Behavior Analysis
Chris Persel, M.A., CBIS, BCABA, Mary Halford, CBIS, Heather Moore, M.S. & Lisa Kreber, Ph.D.
CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA, USA
34th Annual Association for Behavioral Analysis International Convention [May, 2008] Chicago, IL
This study was designed to increase therapist compliance with data collection using principles of applied behavioral analysis. At Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS), individuals with behavior issues following TBI are tracked in every therapeutic discipline using a 15 minute interval data sheet. Moving these data sheets from therapist to therapist across five therapeutic disciplines can be challenging and "missing" behavioral data can be a problem.
Since applied behavioral analysis (ABA) techniques were already currently being used in the clinic setting with the clients, it seemed likely that these same ABA techniques (i.e. reinforcement) would also work with the therapists.
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2007
Outcome Prediction Following Brain Injury: A Preliminary Model
M.J. Ashley, Sc.D., CCC-SLP, CCM & L.A. Kreber, Ph.D.
CNS-CREF, Bakersfield, CA
Case Management Society of America Conference [June, 2007] Denver, CO
Develop and validate a predictive outcome model using admission information to predict outcome at discharge after mild, moderate and severe TBI.
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