Systematic review published on screening and interventions for substance misuse for patients with TBI

A recent systematic review on screening and brief interventions (SBI) for substance misuse people with TBI revealed that patients with more severe TBI and those who presented with sufficient confusion that they could not provide informed consent were systematically neglected in research studies on SBI for injury populations. 


For article abstract: http://msktc.washington.edu/tbi/sysreviews/publications/TBI_SubstanceMisuse.asp

Spanish versions of TBI consumer information available

Recent Model Systems data show that 8% of people who experience a TBI are of Hispanic origin (http://www.tbindsc.org/Documents/2010%20TBIMS%20National%20Database%20Update.pdf). To ensure Model Systems information reaches the diverse population of people with TBI, MSKTC has translated all TBI consumer factsheets into Spanish. You can access these Spanish versions at: http://msktc.washington.edu/tbi/factsheets/Spanish.asp. 

Consumer information on Depression after TBI now available

The TBI Model Systems recently posted an evidence-based factsheet on Depression after TBI. This factsheet is written for people with TBI, caregivers, and family member who want to learn more about the causes of and effective treatments for depression. You can access PDF and web-based versions here: http://msktc.washington.edu/tbi/factsheets/depression.asp