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• #1 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness – Traumatic Brain Injury – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK580082/

  Prevention strategies aim to reduce the number and severity of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that occur. Effectively reducing the risk of injury minimizes the number of people who will need treatment after an injury occurs, reducing the burden of TBI for individuals, their families, and society. […] This chapter focuses on the importance of preventing traumatic brain injury (TBI) from occurring through analysis of risk factors and the development and implementation of prevention strategies. It also addresses misconceptions about TBI among those who experience it and their families, health professionals, members of the public, and other groups and the need for greater awareness and education to support effective prevention and treatment. […] The importance and leverage of prevention are great enough that omitting it from consideration entirely would be inappropriate. Effective prevention of injury would dwarf the effectiveness of even an optimal system of acute and long-term TBI care for two simple and obvious reasons. First, an uninjured brain is at least as good as an injured and repaired one, often better. Second, despite decades of important progress in understanding the mechanics, biology, and neurology of TBI, dramatically effective treatments to cure TBI remain undiscovered.

• #2 Traumatic Brain Injury: Prevention is the Only Cure

  https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0660/

  Traumatic Brain Injury: Prevention is the Only Cure is available in Portable Document Format (PDF, 1.1MB, 16pg.) […] A traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain or skull caused by an external force, such as a strike or impact. […] The leading causes of traumatic brain injury are falls, motor vehicle crashes, and assaults. […] Falls, motor vehicle crashes, and assaults are the leading causes of TBI. […] The best way to prevent a motor vehicle related TBI is to always use a safety belt. […] Properly used and installed car safety seats protect children from serious injuries or death in a crash. […] Head injury is the leading cause of bicycle-related death, and using a helmet is the most effective way to reduce these injuries and fatalities. […] Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse that occurs when an adult violently shakes a baby or young child. Shaking can cause a TBI, and may cause other serious outcomes such as blindness, paralysis, and death.

• #3

  https://www.beaumont.org/conditions/preventing-traumatic-brain-injury

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious concern that can have life-long effects. […] Because of the seriousness of traumatic brain injury and because it cannot be cured its important to take TBI prevention seriously. This is especially important if you have already had one concussion or TBI. […] Falls are the number one cause of traumatic brain injury especially in older adults. Taking steps to prevent falls is a good strategy for preventing TBI. […] Participating in most sports puts you at risk for traumatic brain injury. Even with proper equipment, there are still risks. But there are some things you can do to decrease your risk of head injury during sports. […] You dont have to be an athlete to be at risk for head injury. There are other prevention methods most of us dont think about. […] If you work in an industry where youre at risk of falling or sustaining a head injury, make sure you take proper precautions.

• #4 4 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness | Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress | The National Academies Press

  https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/25394/chapter/6

  Prevention strategies aim to reduce the number and severity of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that occur. Effectively reducing the risk of injury minimizes the number of people who will need treatment after an injury occurs, reducing the burden of TBI for individuals, their families, and society. […] This chapter focuses on the importance of preventing traumatic brain injury (TBI) from occurring through analysis of risk factors and the development and implementation of prevention strategies. […] The importance and leverage of prevention are great enough that omitting it from consideration entirely would be inappropriate. Effective prevention of injury would dwarf the effectiveness of even an optimal system of acute and long-term TBI care for two simple and obvious reasons. […] Both theory (such as the Haddon Matrix, described below) and evidence exist regarding the effectiveness of many prevention strategies, such as use of protective equipment, prevention of falls, improved engineering and infrastructure designs, and incentive-oriented policies.

• #5 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness – Traumatic Brain Injury – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK580082/

  Both theory (such as the Haddon Matrix, described below) and evidence exist regarding the effectiveness of many prevention strategies, such as use of protective equipment, prevention of falls, improved engineering and infrastructure designs, and incentive-oriented policies. […] A key to prevention of TBI is to increase public and professional understanding of its nature and consequences and the fact that it can and does occur, and actions can be taken to help avoid it. […] The Haddon Matrix is a widely used model for systematically identifying the factors that contribute to an injury to inform prevention. […] Extensive research has focused on the development of prevention strategies targeting common causes of TBI and how to reduce the likelihood of these injuries by changing factors in the three categories of the Haddon Matrix (person, agent, and physical and social/economic environments).

• #6 Traumatic Brain Injury

  https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention/traumatic_brain_injury/

  A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain or skull caused by an external force, such as a strike or impact. Brain injuries are often permanent and disabling, unlike other injuries, such as broken legs or cuts that can heal. […] Nearly 157 incidents of traumatic brain injury occur daily in New York State, resulting in death or hospital treatment. Each year, TBIs result in more than 2,200 deaths, 17,000 hospitalizations, and almost 38,000 emergency department visits among New York State residents. […] The leading causes of TBI continue to be falls, motor vehicle crashes, and assaults. […] Materials Campaign: Sports-Related Concussion Prevention […] Booklet: Prevention is the Only Cure […] Presentation: TBI Prevention Information for Parents […] Toolkits: Child Injury Prevention […] Guidelines: Concussion Management in Schools.

• #7 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) statistics and prevention | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-statistics-and-prevention

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. A TBI is caused by a bump, blow, jolt, or penetration to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. […] Tips to prevent injuries: Make your bathroom safer. Install grab bars by the toilet and bathtub. You can also use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on the bathroom floor to help prevent any falls. Clear any unnecessary belongings. Older adults should remove tripping hazards, such as throw rugs and clutter in areas of their home where there is a lot of foot traffic. Seat belts save lives. It is Massachusetts law to buckle up every time you drive or ride in a vehicle. Stay protected. Ensure kids always wear their helmets and other protective gear when biking or playing sports. Make living and play areas safer for children. Install window guards to keep young children from falling out of open windows. Use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs when young children are around. Make sure your child’s playground has soft material under it, such as hardwood mulch or sand.

• #8 Falls Prevention and Awareness – Brain Injury Association of America

  https://biausa.org/public-affairs/media/prevent-falls

  Falls lead to nearly half of TBI-related hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […] Making small adjustments in your daily life and taking the proper precautions can prevent you from sustaining a brain injury as the result of a fall. […] It is important to remain cognizant of the risks this September during National Falls Prevention Awareness Month and all year.

• #9 Eight Ways to Prevent Head and Brain Injuries | Banner

  https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/advise-me/preventing-brain-injuries

  A knock to the head seems par for the course when you play certain sports or recreational activities. […] Head injuries are damage to the scalp, skull or brain caused by trauma, said Melissa Luxton, trauma outreach and injury prevention coordinator with Banner Health. […] Read on to understand the different types of head and traumatic brain injuries, how they most often occur and preventive steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. […] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Brain Injury Association of America, the leading causes of head and brain injuries are motor vehicle crashes, falls, physical assault and abuse and sports-related accidents. […] Eight ways you can help prevent a head injury […] Proper helmet use can reduce the chances of a head injury by 48%, serious head injuries by 60%, and TBI by 53%.

• #10 Traumatic Brain Injuries | Washington State Department of Health

  https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/traumatic-brain-injuries

  Common causes of TBI in Washington State include: Falls: Falls from beds, stairs, windows and other living areas impact young children and older adults more than other age groups. […] Things you can do to prevent traumatic brain injuries. Always wear your seatbelt in vehicles and helmets when riding a motorcycle or bicycle or participating in other wheeled sports or on the ski slopes. […] Talk with your healthcare provider to take action to prevent falls. […] Promote healthy relationships individually and in your community. […] Safely store firearms. Support people in crisis to get the mental health services they need.

• #11 Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan (HIPP) | Sport Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention

  https://health.hawaii.gov/hipp/sport-traumatic-brain-injury-prevention/

  There are 12650 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that require hospital treatment among Hawaii residents each year, with a generally increasing trend. […] If case definition is limited to more specific coding (e.g. concussion, intracranial hemorrhage, etc.) there are 4360 TBI each year, with a decreasing trend over the 2013 to 2017 period. […] About one-third (32%) of these more specifically-coded TBI result in hospital admission, compared to only 3% of patients with unspecified head injury. […] Unintentional falls caused over half (57%) of all TBI, including 41% among senior-aged (65 years and older) residents. […] Data from the Hawaii Trauma Registry describes significant associations between non-use of seat belts and helmets and incidence of TBI among patients injured in motor vehicle crashes. […] Most (62%) of the TBI among 10 to 17-year-old patients with requisite activity codes were sports-related. […] The EMSIPSB places a priority on having injury prevention strategies recommended by a community-driven action plan or informed by key implementing partners.

• #12 Tips for preventing traumatic brain injury in young children and teens | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/tips-for-preventing-traumatic-brain-injury-in-young-children-and-teens

  According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are close to 840,000 cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children every year in the U.S. The groups most commonly at risk for brain injury are children age 0 to 4 and adolescents age 15 to 19. […] Head trauma is avoidable in many circumstances. These tips may keep kids safe: […] Safety recommendations that help prevent TBI include: […] Installing safety gates at the top of stairs […] Installing window guards to prevent falls […] Removing hazards to avoid falls […] Securing area rugs […] Supervising young children at all times […] Using nonslip mats in the bathtub or shower area […] Using safety restraints in motor vehicles […] Locking up guns. […] Recreation-specific recommendations include: […] Wearing helmets and protective headgear 100% of the time.

• #13 4 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness | Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress | The National Academies Press

  https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/25394/chapter/6

  A key to prevention of TBI is to increase public and professional understanding of its nature and consequences and the fact that it can and does occur, and actions can be taken to help avoid it. […] The Haddon Matrix is a widely used model for systematically identifying the factors that contribute to an injury to inform prevention. […] Extensive research has focused on the development of prevention strategies targeting common causes of TBI and how to reduce the likelihood of these injuries by changing factors in the three categories of the Haddon Matrix (person, agent, and physical and social/economic environments). […] Awareness-raising and information campaigns aimed at promoting these interventions include CDCs Stopping Elderly Accidents, Injuries, and Deaths (STEADI) and HEADS UP efforts focused on youth sports injuries.

• #14 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness – Traumatic Brain Injury – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK580082/

  Awareness-raising and information campaigns aimed at promoting these interventions include CDCs Stopping Elderly Accidents, Injuries, and Deaths (STEADI) and HEADS UP efforts focused on youth sports injuries. […] Maas and colleagues (2017) discuss a number of population-based and targeted prevention strategies that may reduce the occurrence of TBI. Strategies for preventing TBIs caused by falls include improved in-home lighting, use of stair handrails, and assessments of balance and gait in older persons. […] A variety of interventions aimed at reducing falls and related injuries have been found effective, and such interventions have the potential to be cost-effective in reducing health care expenditures. […] Likewise, widespread use of and improvements in helmet design have been shown to reduce severe TBI and mortality. […] Prevention strategies to decrease the risks of TBI are integral to any system for advancing TBI care and research. Prevention efforts also can increase public and professional understanding of the nature and consequences of this condition.

• #15 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) statistics and prevention | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-statistics-and-prevention

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a variety of TBI prevention initiatives for health care providers, student athlete programs, and parents of teen drivers. Health care providers can use a falls prevention toolkit known as STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) to incorporate fall risk assessment and individualized fall interventions (e.g., exercise, medication management, and Vitamin D supplementation) into their practice. Organizers and supporters of student athlete programs can use the HEADS UP program to create a culture of concussion safety in sports. The Danger Zones initiative can help parents of teen drivers to understand the specific risk factors that can lead to car crashes and the potential for traumatic brain injuries – and help their teen make safer choices on the road.

• #16 Traumatic Brain Injury | Health & Senior Services

  https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/tbi/

  House Bill 300 known as the Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Prevention Act became effective August 28, 2011. The primary intent is to promote the safety and protection against long-term injury of a youth athlete. […] Prevention is the only cure for and public awareness is key to prevention of traumatic brain injury.

• #17 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

  https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi

  The best treatment for TBI is prevention. Unlike most neurological disorders, head injuries can be prevented. The following actions can help prevent TBI: […] Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, skateboarding, and playing sports like hockey and football. Make sure it is the appropriate helmet for the activity and that it fits correctly. […] Improve balance and strength with a regular physical activity program. […] Make changes in the home to prevent falls: Install window guards and safety gates for young children. […] Use nonslip mats and install grab bars next to toilets and in tubs or showers, especially for older adults. […] Install handrails on stairways.

• #18 Traumatic brain injury – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20378557

  Follow these tips to reduce the risk of brain injury: […] Always wear a seat belt in a motor vehicle. A small child should always sit in the back seat of a car secured in a child safety seat or booster seat that is appropriate for his or her size and weight. […] Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription medications that can impair the ability to drive. […] Wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, skateboard, motorcycle, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle. Also wear appropriate head protection when playing baseball or contact sports, skiing, skating, snowboarding or riding a horse. […] Don’t drive, walk or cross the street while using your phone, tablet or any smart device. These distractions can lead to accidents or falls. […] The following tips can help older adults avoid falls around the house: Install handrails in bathrooms

• #19 TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8874-traumatic-brain-injury

  You may not be able to avoid all the things that can cause a traumatic brain injury. But there are steps you can take to protect your head and reduce your risk of TBI. Here are some suggestions: […] Reduce your risk of falling. If youre age 65 or older, you have an increased risk of falling. Consider steps like installing stair handrails to help navigate stairs. Create clear and safe paths throughout your home by removing rugs, long electrical cords or small pieces of furniture that could make you trip and fall. […] Play it safe. Wear protective gear if you participate in contact sports or ride bicycles and motorcycles. […] Buckle up. Wear your seatbelt and make sure your passengers wear theirs. If you travel with babies and toddlers, make sure they always ride in car seats or boosters.

• #20 4 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness | Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress | The National Academies Press

  https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/25394/chapter/6

  A variety of interventions aimed at reducing falls and related injuries have been found effective, and such interventions have the potential to be cost-effective in reducing health care expenditures. […] Strategies for preventing TBIs caused by traffic accidents and collisions include protected bicycle lanes, helmets for cyclists, seat belt wearing for car passengers, and hands-free phone use to reduce distracted driving. […] In sports and recreation, the risk of TBI can be reduced when participants use appropriate protective gear, especially helmets, and safe competitive play is enforced. […] Prevention strategies to decrease the risks of TBI are integral to any system for advancing TBI care and research.

• #21 Traumatic Brain Injury: Prevention | Stanford Health Care

  https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/traumatic-brain-injury/prevention.html

  You can take many steps to protect yourself from a traumatic brain injury: […] Do not drive when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. […] Always wear a seat belt while in a vehicle. […] Wear a helmet while on a bicycle, motorcycle, or horseback. Also wear a helmet during contact sports, riding skates or a skateboard, or batting while playing baseball or softball. […] Take precautions to avoid falls around your home. […] Keep firearms unloaded and locked away.

• #22 Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI | MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/traumaticbraininjury.html

  Can traumatic brain injury (TBI) be prevented? […] There are steps you can take to prevent head injuries and TBIs: […] Always wear your seatbelt and use car seats and booster seats for children […] Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol […] Wear a properly fitting helmet when riding a bicycle, skateboarding, and playing sports like hockey and football […] Prevent falls by making your house safer. For example, you can install railings on the stairs and grab bars in the tub, get rid of tripping hazards, and use window guards and stair safety gates for young children. […] Improving your balance and strength with regular physical activity.

• #23 Traumatic Brain Injury Data | South Dakota Department of Health

  https://doh.sd.gov/health-data-reports/injury-prevention/traumatic-brain-injury-data/

  Buckle Up Every Ride Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. […] Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. […] Choose a sports program that enforces rules for safety and avoids drills and plays that increase the risk for head impacts. […] Wear a helmet, or appropriate headgear, when you or your children: […] Prevent older adult falls […] Make living and play areas safer for children.

• #24 Preventing TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/prevention/index.html

  Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a car. […] Helmets lower the chance for TBI during sports and recreation activities. […] Take steps to prevent the chance for a fall. […] You Can Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury. […] Wear a helmet, or appropriate headgear, when you or your children: […] Talk to your doctor to evaluate your risk for falling, and talk with them about specific things you can do to reduce your risk for a fall. […] Make your home safer. […] Make living and play areas safer for children.

• #25 Traumatic Brain Injuries Prevention | Children’s Safety Network

  https://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/child-safety-topics/traumatic-brain-injuries

  Strategies for preventing TBIs include: […] Ensuring that new parents receive education on the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome; […] Installing safety gates on stairs and guards on windows to prevent falls by young children; […] Practicing proper traffic safety, such as wearing a seatbelt and using child safety seats or booster seats for children; […] Providing a soft landing surface below playground equipment; […] Using appropriate protective equipment while engaging in sports (e.g., wearing a helmet while bicycling or snowboarding); […] Providing training to coaches and officials so that they can take steps to prevent sport-related TBIs and can recognize TBIs and respond appropriately when these injuries do occur; […] Educating parents and young athletes so that they understand the risks and recognize the signs and symptoms of sport-related TBIs.

• #26 Traumatic Brain Injury | Wisconsin Department of Health Services

  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/injury-prevention/traumatic-brain-injury.htm

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in Wisconsin and in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. […] What can I do to prevent TBI? Buckle your seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Wear a helmet, or appropriate headgear, when you or your children: Ride a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, scooter, or use an all-terrain vehicle. Play a contact sport, such as football, ice hockey, or boxing. Use in-line skates or ride a skateboard. Play baseball or softball. Ride a horse. Ski or snowboard. […] Prevention: DHS is working to increase stakeholder skills to engage in policy education and development around teen driving safety in order to decrease motor vehicle-related TBIs. […] The Injury Centers Core Violence and Injury Prevention Program (Core VIPP) funds state health departments to estimate the impact of traumatic brain injuries and define the groups most affected.

• #27 Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion | Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/index.html

  Preventing Tips to prevent TBIs, including concussions. […] HEADS UP CDC HEADS UP is the go-to resource for concussion prevention. […] Learn about HEADS UP online training courses to prevent concussions.

• #28 Traumatic Brain Injury | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/brain-and-neurological/traumatic-brain-injury.html

  CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents and athletes involved in youth sports. The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing and responding to a concussion. […] National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have teamed up to provide information and resources to help educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. […] In accordance with Act 101 of 2011, the Pa. Department of Education has posted concussion related materials to their website in an effort to inform and educate student athletes, parents and coaches about the nature and risk of concussion and traumatic brain injury.

• #29 Traumatic brain injury – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20378557

  Put a nonslip mat in the bathtub or shower […] Remove area rugs […] Install handrails on both sides of staircases […] Improve lighting in the home, especially around stairs […] Keep stairs and floors clear of clutter […] Get regular vision checkups […] Get regular exercise. […] The following tips can help children avoid head injuries: Install safety gates at the top of a stairway […] Keep stairs clear of clutter […] Install window guards to prevent falls […] Put a nonslip mat in the bathtub or shower […] Use playgrounds that have shock-absorbing materials on the ground […] Make sure area rugs are secure […] Don’t let children play on fire escapes or balconies.

• #30 Eight Ways to Prevent Head and Brain Injuries | Banner

  https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/advise-me/preventing-brain-injuries

  Wear protective headgear when you: […] Buckle up every ride. […] Use approved car seats and booster seats in vehicles. […] Prevent falls for older adults. […] Prevent child injuries at home. […] Ensure kids play and swim safely. […] Do not shake your baby. […] Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a serious brain injury that can result from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler. […] Head and brain injuries can have severe and long-lasting effects on your health and well-being. […] Fortunately, many practical steps can help prevent these injuries from occurring in the first place.

• #31 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Task Force | Emory University | Atlanta GA

  https://iprce.emory.edu/task-forces/traumatic-brain-injury.html

  Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. […] The Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force is currently collaborating on a College Student Concussion Survey. […] TBI Task Force members are planning a helmet drive, in collaboration with the Decatur Fire Department. […] This task force is committed to shifting the conversation around TBIs. Bringing attention and focus to relevant research and interventions that make a long-lasting impact. […] CDC TBI Resources: TBI Prevention Resources for Health Care Providers. […] HEADS UP Training for Providers. […] Get the Facts About TBI.

• #32 Traumatic Brain Injury | Georgia Department of Public Health

  https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics/injury-prevention-program/cdc-core/traumatic-brain-injury

  Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant issue that can have a wide range of cognitive, physical, and psychological consequences. […] Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury. […] Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death. […] Georgias Return-To-Play law passed during the 2013 Legislative session and was signed by Governor Nathan Deal on April 23, 2013. The bill, aimed at protecting the states youth from concussion-related injuries, became effective January 1, 2014. […] These organizations are also strongly encouraged to establish and implement a concussion management and return to play policy.

• #33 Traumatic Brain Injury | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/brain-and-neurological/traumatic-brain-injury.html

  Pa. Senate Bill 200 Act 101: An Act establishing standards for managing concussions and traumatic brain injuries to student athletes. […] School-Wide Concussion Management: Online trainings/videos on concussion recognition, including steps to take with concussions on the field and utilizing a concussion management team.

• #34 Lesson: Concussion Management and Prevention

  https://journalce.powerpak.com/ce/concussion-management-and-prevention

  To update pharmacists regarding current concepts in concussion evaluation, management, and prevention. […] A myriad of strategies to prevent concussion and sport-related concussion may be employed. Education regarding prevention and management of concussion is most prominent, with many programs available for the general public, coaches, and healthcare providers. […] Additional preventive strategies include use of protective gear, such as helmets, mouthguards, and pads in certain sports. […] The Zackery Lystedt Law was enacted in 2009 in Washington State requiring concussion education for coaches, athletes, and parents and mandates removal of athletes from activity following suspected concussion until required clearance by a licensed clinician allows for return to play. […] Pharmacists may develop or participate in community-based education regarding concussion prevention, sports-related concussion and guidelines, and fall risk prevention.

• #35 Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Program

  https://portal.ct.gov/dph/health-education-management–surveillance/the-office-of-injury-prevention/concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury-prevention-program

  Most people with a concussion recover well from symptoms experienced at the time of the injury. But for some people, symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer. […] The Connecticut State Department of Education Health (CSDE) Services Concussion Reports indicate an overall decline (about 67% lower) in student concussions from the 2015-2016 school year to the 2022-2023 school year. […] Public Act 14-66, An Act Concerning Youth Athletics and Concussions – Guidance for school districts to report occurrences of concussions.

• #36 Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | Health.mil

  https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Traumatic-Brain-Injury-Center-of-Excellence

  To learn more about how to protect yourself in non-combat daily life activities, check out our A Head for the Future initiative. You’ll find TBI basics information, fact sheets to help guide you in protecting your head during sports and recreational activity, and read personal TBI recovery stories. […] Health care providers can make a significant difference in the life of someone with TBI by working to understand the strategies which are used to identify and treat a brain injury. […] TBICoE continues to provide training and materials to military medical personnel for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of TBIs. […] TBICoE develops, provides and distributes educational materials for both military and civilian providers, families, service members and veterans. […] TBICoE’s outreach initiative, A Head for the Future is a resource to learn how to prevent, recognize and recover from a brain injury, and hear stories from TBI Champions.

• #37 Understanding & Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury | South Shore Health

  https://www.southshorehealth.org/wellness/blog/understanding-preventing-traumatic-brain-injury

  Every nine seconds, someone in the United States suffers traumatic brain injury (TBI), with approximately 190 Americans dying each year from TBI. […] March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the effects of TBI and educate the public on safety tips that can help prevent TBI. […] To help raise awareness of the dangers of falls and the importance of active safety measures, the CDC launched the Stopping Elderly Accidents and Death Injuries (STEADI) Initiative. […] STEADI recommends the following measures to reduce fall risk: Stay active to help improve strength, conditioning, and balance. […] Wear proper footwear outside and indoors. […] Review all medications, including supplements and over-the-counter medications, with your pharmacist and care providers. […] Get annual vision screenings.

• #38 Post-Traumatic Seizure Prophylaxis in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Practice Guideline

  https://med.uth.edu/surgery/post-traumatic-seizure-prophylaxis-in-patients-with-traumatic-brain-injury-clinical-practice-guideline/

  Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an anatomical and functional insult to the brain. […] Based on the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF) recommendations, using anti-seizure drugs during the first seven days after an injury has become the standard of care for PTS prophylaxis in severe TBI patients. […] The use of levetiracetam for post-traumatic seizure prophylaxis is somewhat more common, presumably due to the ease of dosing, fewer interactions with other drugs, and lack of need for frequent blood level monitoring. […] Despite the increasing use of levetiracetam, there has been no large, prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of levetiracetam to phenytoin though there have been prospective observational and small randomized clinical trials.

• #39 Prophylactic Therapies in Traumatic Brain Injury Management

  https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/prophylactic-therapies-in-traumatic-brain-injury-management

  In summary, it is currently acceptable to recommend mechanical and pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis in patients with TBI that have no contraindications to usage. […] In summary, current literature including the 2007 guidelines indicates that the incidence of early PTS appears to be reduced with the addition of prophylactic antiseizure medications. However, there is currently no evidence to indicate that prophylactic antiseizure medications alter mortality or incidence of late PTS, and it is still unknown whether or not this course of therapeutic prophylaxis is currently benefitting patients. […] Prophylactic medications play an important role in patients with TBI, yet as of now many categories lack definitive data to direct appropriate therapeutic choices. Future studies are needed to clarify this important issue in the management of patients with this condition.

• #40 Prophylactic Therapies in Traumatic Brain Injury Management

  https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/prophylactic-therapies-in-traumatic-brain-injury-management

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI), defined as a strong impact to the head or a penetrating head injury that alters the function of the brain, affects the lives of approximately 1.4 million people in the United States each year. TBI currently accounts for an estimated 1.1 million emergency department admissions and 50,000 deaths annually. […] Building upon the 2007 Guidelines for the Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, this article will focus on prophylactic therapies currently being used and recommended in patients with TBI. […] In general, the use of prophylactic corticosteroids is not recommended at this time for improving patient outcomes or reducing ICP/edema in patients with TBI. […] In summary, there are currently no convincing data to support infection prophylaxis in patients with TBI, especially in light of data suggesting that prophylaxis might predispose patients to more severe infections when infections would arise.

• #41 Student Perspectives: Interventions for Post-Concussion Syndrome Prevention Following ‎Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Recommendations and Future Directions‎ – Emmeline N. Taylor, BS | International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

  https://istss.org/student-perspectives-interventions-for-post-concussion-syndrome-prevention-following-mild-traumatic-brain-injury-recommendations-and-future-directions-emmeline-n-taylor-bs/

  PCS, as well as co-occurring PCS and PTSD, may be preventable in mTBI populations. […] A systematic review of nonsurgical interventions following mTBI identified early psychoeducation as beneficial. […] Psychoeducation can help individuals who have experienced mTBI understand their symptoms and recovery timeline, develop fewer negative perceptions around mTBI and the effect of mTBI on their lives, and regain a sense of control related to their experience of mTBI. […] A combination of psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), graduated physical activity, and cognitive rehabilitation may help to prevent PCS among those at greater risk. […] Evidence suggests that PCS is preventable, even among those at higher risk. […] Development and implementation of an in-hospital screen for risk of PCS. […] Universal psychoeducation. […] Stepped-care approach to prevention. […] Evaluation of PCS risk-screening tools and interventions aimed at prevention is needed to ensure that prevention approaches are being delivered effectively for different levels of risk.

• #42 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness & Prevention – Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center

  https://hiprc.org/tbi/

  Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death disability in the U.S. […] Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach, school professional, or health care provider, it is important to recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury. General prevention and safety measures include using gates at top and bottom of stairs to prevent serious falls; playing at playgrounds with soft material like mulch or sand to lessen impact; properly installing age- and size-appropriate car and booster seats; and making sure children and teens wear helmets that fit correctly when engaging in activities. […] Putting prevention strategies in place will help reduce the risk of TBI in children of all ages: Use a child safety seat or a seat belt when the child is in a motor vehicle. Make sure the child wears a helmet when riding a bicycle, skateboarding, and playing sports like hockey and football. Properly install window guards and stair safety gates at home. Learn how to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome which may result in lifelong medical care.

• #43 Traumatic Brain Injury | Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/t/traumatic-brain-injury

  How Can I Prevent My Child from Having a Traumatic Brain Injury? […] It is very important to teach your child about all types of safety. Make sure your child is secured in an age-appropriate restraint every time they ride in a car. Children under 13 are safer in a backseat in the correct restraint. […] Make sure your child wears the correct helmet when riding a bike, using other wheeled toys, or in other active sports. Make sure protective sports gear fits correctly.

• #44 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness & Prevention – Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center

  https://hiprc.org/tbi/

  Five Ways to Prevent TBI: 1 Buckle up every ride Wear a seat belt every time you drive, or ride, in a motor vehicle. 2 Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 3 Wear a helmet (or other appropriate headgear) when: Riding a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, scooter, or using an all-terrain vehicle. Playing a contact sport, such as football, ice hockey, or boxing. Using in-line skates or riding a skateboard. Batting and/or running bases in baseball or softball. Riding a horse. Skiing or snowboarding. 4 Prevent falls in older adults by: Talking to your doctor to evaluate your risk for falling and learning specific things you can do to reduce your risk for a fall. Asking your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines to see if any might make you dizzy or sleepy. Having your eyes checked at least once a year and be sure to update your eyeglasses. Performing strength and balance exercises to make your legs stronger and improve your balance. Making your home a safer place to live. 5 Make living play areas safer for children by: Installing window guards to keep young children from falling out of open windows. Using safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs when young children are around. Making sure your child’s playground has soft material under it, such as hardwood mulch or sand.

• #45 Traumatic Brain Injury | Symptoms & Treatments | alz.org

  https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/related_conditions/traumatic-brain-injury

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person’s cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills. […] Preventing traumatic brain injury […] Measures to reduce the risk of falls include: […] Other measures to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury:

• #46 Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Program

  https://portal.ct.gov/dph/health-education-management–surveillance/the-office-of-injury-prevention/concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury-prevention-program

  Increasingly, Connecticut residents are taking part in sports and recreational activities. Unfortunately, some of these activities can lead to serious head injuries unless precautions are taken. […] The CDC identifies traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a major cause of death and disability in the United States. […] State Health Officials encourage safe participation in sports and recreational activities as an important part of a healthy, physically active lifestyle at any age. The CT DPH recommends taking the following steps when taking part in sports and recreational activities to help keep you safe and prevent injury: […] Use appropriate protective gear, such as helmets, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads for all sports activities; […] Reducing exposure to head impacts, and increasing coach training, and rule changes are important in reducing concussion risk.

• #47 Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention | Akron Children’s

  https://www.akronchildrens.org/pages/Traumatic-Brain-Injury-Prevention.html

  Promote the Ohio Concussion Return to Learn Team Model program in local schools, which helps prevent concussions by raising awareness of concussion signs and symptoms and providing guidance on how to return to school safely. […] Collaborate with sports organizations and schools to share TBI Return to Play guidelines and resources. […] Adopt bike helmet policies in Summit County schools, and teach community members how to properly fit a bike helmet. […] Expand social marketing campaigns to increase TBI awareness. […] To help lower your children’s or teens’ chances of getting a concussion or other serious brain injury, you should: Help create a culture of safety for the team by working with the coach to teach ways to lower the chances of getting a concussion. […] When appropriate for the sport or the activity, teach your children or teens that they must wear a properly fitted, safety approved helmet to lower the chances of the most serious types of brain or head injury.

• #48 Brain Injury Awareness Month | Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program

  https://www.vumc.org/injuryprevention/brain-injury-awareness-month

  Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized during the month of March to bring awareness to traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and improve overall quality for those living with TBIs. […] One of the best things you can do to protect your child or teen form a TBI is to make sure they wear a helmet when partaking in high-risk activities such as bike riding or sports. While there is no concussion-proof helmet, it can help protect you from a TBI substantially. […] It is important both this month and every month to recognize the increasing prevalence of TBIs. Do your part to increase prevention awareness through education and taking preventative measures, and support those who endure such traumatic injuries.

• #49 Advances in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention, Assessment, Management, Models, and Prediction | Frontiers Research Topic

  https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/22166/advances-in-acute-traumatic-brain-injury-prevention-assessment-management-models-and-prediction/magazine

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health problem in the US and around the world, with the risk of prolonged health problems and substantial socioeconomic consequences. […] Intentional multidisciplinary efforts that focus on the arc from biomechanical modeling and analyses to clinical interpretation ultimately help patients due to more rigorous experimental models and robust intervention studies. […] The aim of the current Research Topic is to cover promising, recent, and innovative research trends in bidirectional and multidisciplinary approaches to study and improve TBI outcomes across severities, with a focus on acute trauma time periods. Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to: experimental research, simulation and prediction models, novel technological advances to diagnostics, monitoring and clinical management, and bidirectional translation between preclinical studies and clinical settings/practice.

• #50 Advances in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention, Assessment, Management, Models, and Prediction | Frontiers Research Topic

  https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/22166/advances-in-acute-traumatic-brain-injury-prevention-assessment-management-models-and-prediction/magazine

  Papers on, but not limited to, the following topics are welcome: Multimodal/multidisciplinary approaches to improving TBI prevention, diagnostics, monitoring, and acute/subacute care […] Engineering and technological solutions, including biomechanical analyses, artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches, applied to acute TBI […] TBI biomechanics, including in situ sensors, computer modeling, and determination of tissue tolerances, with a focus on prevention […] Novel diagnostics and assessments for TBI with high translational potential.

• #51 Traumatic Brain Injury – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/traumatic-brain-injury

  The specialists at UF Healths Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic understand that traumatic brain injury goes beyond just the physical damage and can impact your cognitive and mental abilities too. […] As part of the Trauma Concussion and Sports Medicine (TRACS) program, our neurotrauma specialists work side-by-side with researchers to understand and find the best treatment and prevention options for concussion and traumatic brain injury. […] If you have suffered a blow to the head or serious bodily injury, consult a medical professional immediately. A traumatic brain injury can have severe consequences; the faster they are treated, the lower your risk of permanent or severe damage. […] The UF Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience Center is a collaboration of researchers and clinicians with the shared goal of gaining a greater understanding of brain resilience and injury. Through advanced studies and treatments, the Brain Center aims to develop new methods and therapies for traumatic brain injuries and related conditions.

• #52 42 USC 280b-1c: Prevention of traumatic brain injury

  https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section280b-1c&num=0&edition=prelim

  The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may carry out projects to reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injury. Such projects may be carried out by the Secretary directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities. The Secretary may directly or through such awards provide technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of such projects. […] Activities under subsection (a) may include- […] the conduct of research into identifying effective strategies for the prevention of traumatic brain injury; […] the implementation of public information and education programs for the prevention of such injury and for broadening the awareness of the public concerning the public health consequences of such injury;

• #53 Traumatic Brain Injury – Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC)

  https://iprc.unc.edu/research/traumatic-brain-injury/

  Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a contributing factor in 30% of all injury deaths. The IPRC develops and tests interventions to improve prevention and management of TBIs. […] Aliza worked as a Project Coordinator and Research Assistant in the Matthew Gfeller Sport Related Traumatic Brain Injury Center and the Injury Prevention Research Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Her research interests include injury prevention and education surrounding sport safety, particularly related to concussion and emergency care. […] Several TBI research studies jointly conducted by UNCs IPRC and the Matthew Gfeller Center involved data collection in local area schools. Research clinicians from the Gfeller Center provide clinical support and scientific expertise to the athletic trainers in these schools and assist with collecting pre-season baseline measures.

• #54 42 USC 280b-1c: Prevention of traumatic brain injury

  https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section280b-1c&num=0&edition=prelim

  the implementation of a national education and awareness campaign regarding such injury (in conjunction with the program of the Secretary regarding health-status goals for 2020, commonly referred to as Healthy People 2020), including- […] the national dissemination of information on- […] information relating to traumatic brain injury and the sequelae of secondary conditions arising from traumatic brain injury upon discharge from hospitals and emergency departments; […] the provision of information in primary care settings, including emergency rooms and trauma centers, concerning the availability of State level services and resources. […] The Secretary shall ensure that activities under this section are coordinated as appropriate with other agencies of the Public Health Service that carry out activities regarding traumatic brain injury.

• #55 Focusing on brain injury prevention during awareness month

  https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/features/focusing-on-brain-injury-prevention-during-awareness-month/2023/03

  March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, serving as a reminder to focus on the prevention of brain injuries where possible, and to spread awareness of people living with brain injuries. […] Prevention of TBI is imperative through easy and thoughtful interventions to prevent harm and lasting neurological injury. […] Experts advise wearing helmets and seatbelts as good strategies to help prevent brain injuries. […] The best strategy is taking steps to reduce your chances of a brain injury. […] Simple interventions, like wearing a helmet and using handrails while on stairs, can really go a long way to minimize your chances of developing a traumatic brain injury.

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