Published research

This section contains our library of research articles from the field of brain injury.

Healthcare professional reviewing CT images of a patient’s brain on a computer screen.

There is still so much to learn about the brain and what happens after brain injury. Research is helping to find answers, challenge assumptions and improve our understanding of brain injury, recovery and life after brain injury.

Explore the latest findings and discoveries from the world of brain injury research.

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Family involvement during rehabilitation improves outcomes after TBI

Family involvement during rehabilitation can improve outcomes after discharge.

1 November 2010 Read more about Family involvement during rehabilitation improves outcomes after TBI
Promising treatment for the headaches and dizziness of post-concussion syndrome

New study finds that a number of post-concussion symptoms can be reduced by wearing special glasses

29 September 2010 Read more about Promising treatment for the headaches and dizziness of post-concussion syndrome
Long-term outcomes of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury explored in research

Long-term outcomes of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury explored in research

1 July 2010 Read more about Long-term outcomes of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury explored in research
That which doesn’t kill us can make us stronger

A University of Exeter project, in collaboration with Headway, has produced important insights into the factors influencing life satisfaction after brain injury

21 June 2010 Read more about That which doesn’t kill us can make us stronger
Prevalence of depression after traumatic brain injury

Research explores the prevalence of depression after TBI, most commonly indicated by effects such as fatigue, frustration and poor concentration.

4 June 2010 Read more about Prevalence of depression after traumatic brain injury
Do vegetative patients retain aspects of language comprehension? Evidence from fMRI.

Here, we apply a hierarchical functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) auditory processing paradigm to determine the extent of retained language processing

6 May 2010 Read more about Do vegetative patients retain aspects of language comprehension? Evidence from fMRI.
Fitting back in: Adolescents returning to school after severe acquired brain injury

Fitting back in: Adolescents returning to school after severe acquired brain injury

5 April 2010 Read more about Fitting back in: Adolescents returning to school after severe acquired brain injury
Evidence of conscious awareness in patients previously thought to be in persistent vegetative state

Some patients thought to be in persistent vegetative state (PVS) have the ability to consciously respond to stimuli

9 March 2010 Read more about Evidence of conscious awareness in patients previously thought to be in persistent vegetative state
Should anterior pituitary function be tested during follow-up

van der Eerden, AW., Twickler, MT., Sweep, FC., Beems, T., Hendricks, HT., Hermus, AR., Vos, PE

5 February 2010 Read more about Should anterior pituitary function be tested during follow-up
Communicating while in Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

Headway comments on the results of new research

5 February 2010 Read more about Communicating while in Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
Hypopituitarism following traumatic brain injury: prevalence is affected

Kokshoorn, NE., Wassenaar, MJ., Biermasz, NR., Roelfsema, F., Smit, JW., Romijn, JA., Pereira, AM

4 January 2010 Read more about Hypopituitarism following traumatic brain injury: prevalence is affected
Training emotion perception in people with brain injury

A common effect of injury to certain areas of the brain is a reduced ability to recognise other people's emotions and to respond appropriately

8 December 2009 Read more about Training emotion perception in people with brain injury