The Brain Repair Centre at Dalhousie University supports an ABI Journal Club that meets in the Central Zone on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from October to May each year. The goal of the journal club is to foster interest in research, build critical thinking skills, and improve comfort in presenting. Check out the articles presented, as well as the slides and a copy of the recordings:
Chronic disease and TBI
Article:
Izzy S, Chen PM, Tahir Z, et al. Association of Traumatic Brain Injury With the Risk of Developing Chronic Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Neurological, and Psychiatric Disorders. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(4):e229478. doi:10.1001/jamanetworko pen.2022.9478
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Physical Activity after Stroke
Article:
Evaluation of a Physical Activity Intervention for Adults With Brain Impairment: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Mindfulness & Stroke Recovery
Health Literacy & stroke recovery
Article:
Health literacy is associated with less depression symptoms, higher perceived recovery, higher perceived participation, and walking ability one year after stroke - a crosssectional study. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2023 Feb 21;1-7. Open Access. To access this article: 10.1080/10749357.2023.21 78133