International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Gordon J Horn

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• Research Article
  Examination of Post-Hospital Residential Brain Injury Rehabilitation Outcomes Across the Age Spectrum
  Author(s): Frank D Lewis, Gordon J Horn and Robert Russell Frank D Lewis, Gordon J Horn and Robert Russell
  
  Objectives: To evaluate change in functional independence observed admission to discharge from post-hospital brain injury residential rehabilitation programs among a large group of chronic TBI adults and children and to determine the impact of participant age on those outcomes. Methods: Six hundred and fifty one adults and children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) were assigned to one of six groups based on age: (1) 5-17, (2) 18-29, (3) 30-39, (4) 40-49, (5) 50-59, and (6) 60 and older. Functional status was assessed at admission and discharge with the MPAI-4. Differences among groups were evaluated using conventional parametric tests. Rasch analysis established reliability and construct validity of MPAI-4 data. Results: Rasch analysis demonstrated satisfactory construct validity and internal co.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000390

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