Projects of the TBINDC Registry by Researchers Last Name
3 projects available at this time for Carole Koviak, R.N., M.S.A.

Family Members' and Caregivers' Emotional Well Being
Abstract: Objectives for this collaborative project include: (1) to examine the frequency and magnitude of emotional distress and depressive symptoms and the level of life satisfaction of family members and non-family caregivers as compared to clinical and non-clinical populations, and (2) to identify the relationships between caregivers' well-being and survivors' injury severity and level of functioning. Six TBI Model System centers are collecting data from family members, significant others, and friends of individuals in the National Database at either 1, 2, or 5 year follow-up. Data is collected from each caregiver only once. Measures include the Neurobehavioral Functioning Inventory (NFI) Depression subscale, the Brief Symptom Inventory-18... more
Investigators: Kreutzer J, Marwitz J, Rapport L, Koviak C, Hammond F, Morita C, Hart T, Selleck E, Glenn M, Harrison-Felix C view full
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Lead Center: Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia
Collaborating Centers: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Craig Hospital
Peer-Mentoring for Survivors of TBI and their Significant Others: A Model of Social Support
Abstract: This study is a randomized controlled trial of a peer-mentoring program for both survivors and their caregivers. The focus of this study is to determine the efficacy of a peer-mentoring program and to examine the relationship of this mentoring program to three main outcome areas: 1) knowledge and skills regarding access to resources and services; 2) quality of life; and 3) community integration. Moderators of successful peer-mentoring such as injury severity, co-morbid physical disease, education, neuropsychological status of the survivor, coping style, and personality/emotional factors will also be examined. A participatory action framework will be employed for the program, as well as for implementation, dissemination, and evaluation.... more
Investigators: Hanks R, Black K, Wertheimer J, Rapport L, Koviak C, Wood D view full
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Lead Center: Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Determinants of Driving Status Following Brain Injury
Abstract: Requirements to safely operate a motor vehicle require a complex interaction of skills (including motor skills, perceptual abilities, and cognitive abilities). TBI patients have a lower rate of relicensure than other impaired groups. Neuropsychological batteries used in the assessment of driving have not focused on higher order cognitive abilities (i.e., executive functioning). 71 adults who sustained moderate to severe brain injuries and their significant others (N = 142) where administered a Neuropsychological test battery, as well as the Patient Competency Rating Scale which was administered to the patient and the caregiver. Contrary to the skepticism regarding the utility of neuropsychological performance in the prediction of driving... more
Investigators: Coleman R, Ergh T, Rapport L, Hanks R, Millis S, Ricker J, Koviak C view full
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Lead Center: Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Collaborating Centers: Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation
3 projects available at this time for Carole Koviak, R.N., M.S.A.




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