| Summarize the scope and activities that support the Department of War’s (DoW) Warfighter Brain Health Initiative (WBHI). |
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| Explain the main reasons why the WBHI is being refreshed. |
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| Outline how examples of how the WBHI is evolving from version 1.0 to version 2.0. |
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| Explain the neurobiology of sleep regulation and its implication on the management of TBI. |
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| Analyze the impact of TBI on sleep patterns and the evidence linking these sleep disturbances to an increased risk of dementia. |
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| Describe various biomarker and therapeutic approaches for managing sleep disturbances in patients with TBI. |
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| Describe the operational need for rapid, objective readiness screening tools in military and austere environments following suspected traumatic brain injury. |
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| Identify the methodology behind the development of the Battlefield Rapid Readiness Screening Guidelines. |
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| Summarize the key recommendations and thresholds of the Battlefield Rapid Readiness Screen. |
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| Describe the rationale for using adaptable sub-symptomatic exercise to treat persistent post-concussive symptoms in active-duty service members. |
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| Explain the design, methodology, and assessment battery used in the randomized controlled trial comparing ASSET, or Adaptable Sub-symptomatic Exercise Treatment, to a low-impact stretch/mobility program. |
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| Interpret the findings from the trial and determine how they might inform future clinical practice and research on concussion rehabilitation. |
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| Explain the relevance of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) outcomes. |
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| Describe a paradigm shift in TBI research towards a holistic perspective of brain health. |
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| Identify methods of data capture that go beyond symptoms. |
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| Describe the bidirectional impact of invisible wounds including mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on family dynamics in military populations. |
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| Identify barriers to family engagement in the treatment of mTBI and invisible wounds. |
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| Infer key aspects of patient/caregiver experience of mTBI. |
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| Summarize potential solutions and approaches for supporting military families affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and invisible wounds. |
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