Presenter
Kaiden Palmieri
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States each year. In Rhode Island specifically, TBIs are cataloged and patient outcomes are tracked due to the intense level of services utilized during hospital stays and the treatment process. On average, hospital stays due to TBIs are between five and eight days long, and the main causes of TBIs are falls, motor vehicle accidents, and being struck by an object. Due to the nature of TBIs, patients suffering with severe cases usually struggle to recover without long-term support from the medical system and family, especially middle-age and older adults. Keeping track of TBI occurrences, hospitalizations, and service utilization is one way the medical system has been able to improve the quality of life for those suffering from long-term complications due to TBIs and educate the public on when and where to seek services for a mild or severe head injury.
Faculty Mentor
Samantha Rosenthal, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Palmieri, Kaiden, "Traumatic Brain Injury Service Utilization in RI" (2024). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 165.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/165