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This study aims to investigate how the mechanism of injury and the timing of admission to rehabilitation affect recovery outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury.

July 5, 2026MedicinaOpen Access

Effects of Mechanism of Injury and Time from Injury on Functional Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients During Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Rehabilitation

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BOBy Arturo OlazabalLakeview Hospital SBSrikanta BanerjeeJohns Hopkins University TOThomas O’GradyNew York State Department of Health

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Retrospective cohort study finds that delayed admission to LTACH affects functional recovery in TBI patients, suggesting timely rehabilitation access is crucial.

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This study aims to investigate how the mechanism of injury and the timing of admission to rehabilitation affect recovery outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury.
Retrospective observational cohort study of adults with moderate-to-severe TBI admitted to LTACH from January 2017 to December 2024.
Outcomes measured included functional improvement in mobility and activities of daily living using CMS Section GG assessments.
Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine associations while adjusting for demographic factors.
Longer time from injury to LTACH admission linked with lower odds of functional improvement.
Admission 31–60 days post-injury had an odds ratio (OR) of 0.53 (95% CI, 0.28–0.99; p = 0.045) for improvement, while admission beyond 60 days had an OR of 0.26 (95% CI, 0.10–0.69; p = 0.006).
Male gender associated with higher odds of improvement (OR = 2.18; 95% CI, 1.05–4.51; p = 0.036).

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Olazabal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a49f503f5d1d45b2880032d https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62071284

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Retrospective cohort study finds that delayed admission to LTACH affects functional recovery in TBI patients, suggesting timely rehabilitation access is crucial.

Effects of Mechanism of Injury and Time from Injury on Functional Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients During Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Rehabilitation

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Effects of Mechanism of Injury and Time from Injury on Functional Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients During Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Rehabilitation

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