Examining the Relationship Between Conventional Outcomes and Immersive Balance Task Performance in Service Members With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is associated with significant financial cost and reduced military readiness and impacts quality of life for active duty service members (SMs). Post-concussive symptoms can include vestibular impairments, such as chronic dizziness and postural instability, which can be compounded by psychological comorbidities like PTSD. Comprehensive vestibular evaluations are required to assess symptoms and guide clinical decision-making. At the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), in addition to traditional vestibular assessments, clinicians can also leverage virtual environments (VEs) in the Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) to further evaluate balance. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between conventional outcomes and VE performance on immersive balance tasks in the CAREN, determine whether VE performance could predict conventional outcomes, and explore the impact of PTSD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usaa578
Entities
People
- Kathleen B Delpy
- Kerry B Rosen
- Marcy M Pape
- Paula N Kodosky
- Sarah E. Kruger
Organizations
- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center