Correlates of sleep disturbance in Veterans with traumatic brain injury and chronic pain: A cross-sectional study

Miller, Megan M.; Williams, Rhonda M.; Pagulayan, Kathleen F.; Barber, Jason; Ehde, Dawn M.; Hoffman, Jeanne M.

doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101203

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“…This heightened prevalence in abnormal sleep patterns in TBI patients is present in both patients who have a history of sleep issues and patients who have never had sleep difficulties and is very troubling to patients [130,131]. Sleep problems can exacerbate depression, stress and pain [132][133][134]. Lack of sleep also makes sufferers more accident-prone [135].…”

Section: Tbi Insomnia and The Eyesmentioning

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Mild-to-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review with Focus on the Visual System

Rauchman

Albert

Pinkhasov

et al. 2022

Neurology International

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major global public health problem. Neurological damage from TBI may be mild, moderate, or severe and occurs both immediately at the time of impact (primary injury) and continues to evolve afterwards (secondary injury). In mild (m)TBI, common symptoms are headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Visual impairment is especially prevalent. Insomnia, attentional deficits and memory problems often occur. Neuroimaging methods for the management of TBI include computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The location and the extent of injuries determine the motor and/or sensory deficits that result. Parietal lobe damage can lead to deficits in sensorimotor function, memory, and attention span. The processing of visual information may be disrupted, with consequences such as poor hand-eye coordination and balance. TBI may cause lesions in the occipital or parietal lobe that leave the TBI patient with incomplete homonymous hemianopia. Overall, TBI can interfere with everyday life by compromising the ability to work, sleep, drive, read, communicate and perform numerous activities previously taken for granted. Treatment and rehabilitation options available to TBI sufferers are inadequate and there is a pressing need for new ways to help these patients to optimize their functioning and maintain productivity and participation in life activities, family and community.

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