Identifying Frequency of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Firefighters
Identifying Frequency of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Firefighters
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识别消防员轻度创伤性脑损伤的频率
DOI：
10.1177/2165079920922576
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发表时间：
2020
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
S. Gulliver
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作者：
V. Torres;J. Strack;S. Dolan;M. Kruse;M. Pennington;S. Synett;N. Kimbrel;S. Gulliver
背景：轻度创伤性脑损伤（mTBI）是一个全国性的问题；然而，没有消防员的mTBI数据。方法：在这项横断面研究中，我们使用世卫组织指南评估回顾性头部损伤。我们捕获了mTBI频率并检查了消防员的症状（例如，使用俄亥俄州立大学创伤性脑损伤识别方法、简短创伤性脑损伤筛查、战士管理的回顾性因果关系评估工具）。调查结果：在联系的1112名消防员中，包括60名回复。大多数参与者是白人（80%），男性（90%），前运动员（75%）。62%符合mTBI症状标准。75%的人报告至少有一次头部损伤。头部损伤数与抑郁症状相关（r = 0.36, p < 0.05）。结论/应用于实践：总的来说，大多数消防员至少经历过一次终身mTBI。那些头部多次受伤的人患抑郁症的风险可能会增加。职业卫生专业人员应该意识到消防员的mTBI风险。鉴于这些发现，有必要进行进一步的研究。
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a nationwide problem; yet, no firefighter mTBI data are available. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we assessed retrospective head injuries using WHO guidelines. We captured mTBI frequency and examined firefighters’ symptoms (e.g., using Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification method, Brief Traumatic Brain Injury Screen, Warrior Administered Retrospective Causality Assessment Tool). Findings: Of 1,112 firefighters contacted, 60 responses were included. Most participants were White (80%), male (90%), former athletes (75%). 62% met mTBI symptom criteria. 75% reported at least one lifetime head injury. Number of head injuries and depression symptoms were associated (r = .36, p < .05). Conclusion/application to practice: Overall, it appears most firefighters have sustained at least one lifetime mTBI. Those with multiple head injuries may be at increased risk of depression. Occupational health professionals should be aware of firefighters’ mTBI risk. Further research is warranted given findings.
影响因子：
11.3
作者：
BUYSSE, DJ;REYNOLDS, CF;KUPFER, DJ
通讯作者：
KUPFER, DJ