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TBI Provider Resources

TBICoE develops practical, easy-to-use clinical tools to support military and civilian health care providers in assessing and treating service members and veterans who have sustained a TBI. Providers can access clinically-relevant information and resources that address common symptoms associated with mild TBI, such as headache, sleep disturbances and vision problems. We also offer Provider Education materials for our clinical recommendations and tools.

Most clinical recommendations have related patient resources to help providers educate their patients through recovery. Check out the Patient and Family Resources section to locate fact sheets, family and caregiver support tools.

TBI educators, known as regional education coordinators, may also be available in your location to provide training on our clinical tools. Email TBICoE's dissemination team to be connected with an REC nearest you.

Supporting TBI Resources for DODI 6490.11 and DHA-PI 6490.04

The DODI 6490.11, DOD Policy Guidance for Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion in the Deployed Setting establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures on the management of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as concussion, in the deployed setting. The DHA-PI 6490.04 Required Clinical Tools and Procedures for Assessment and Clinical Management of Mild Brain Injury (mTBI)/Concussion in Non-Deployed Setting establishes the Defense Health Agency's required clinical tools and procedures for management of mTBI/concussion, specifically, the use of the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation, Version 2 (MACE 2) and a progressive return to activity (PRA) framework for the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of all patients with mTBI/concussion.

The following resources specifically support these policies.

Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 (MACE 2)

Progressive Return to Activity: Primary Care for Acute Concussion Management

Recurrent Concussion Evaluation Card

ICD-10 Coding Guidance for TBI

Clinical Recommendations for Mild TBI

TBICoE optimizes clinical care by combining evidence from medical literature, health care research and expert opinion to develop and provide clinical suites to help providers deliver evidence-based treatment and address the challenges associated with mild TBI.

Learn more about clinical recommendations and supporting resources.

*NEW* Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Following Concussion/Mild TBI Provider Fact Sheet

Learn more and download this new provider tool here!

Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Screening Following Concussion/Mild TBI

Neuroimaging Following Concussion/Mild TBI

Dizziness and Visual Disturbances Following Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Sleep Disturbances Following Concussion/Mild TBI

Headache Following Concussion/Mild TBI

Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Mild to Moderate TBI

Neurocognitive Assessment Tool (NCAT) Testing Following Concussion/Mild TBI

Additional Clinical Support Tools

TBICoE also offers the following tools to assist in the identification, treatment and management of patients with mild TBI in deployed and non-deployed settings.

Find and download the additional tools here.

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Indications and Conditions for Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Screening Post Mild TBI Clinical Recommendation

Publication
7/31/2020

This clinical recommendation serves as a reference tool offering medical guidance following indications from post-injury neuroendocrine screening.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources

Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS)

Publication
7/31/2020

The VOMS for Concussion Instructions is a clinical support tool for use with the MACE 2.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources | TBI Educators

MACE 2 Provider Training: Student Workbook

Publication
7/31/2020

The MACE 2 Student Workbook is for use with the MACE 2 training slides to learn how to properly use the MACE 2.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Educators | TBI Provider Resources

ICD-10 Coding Guidance for TBI

Publication
7/31/2020

TBICoE developed this quick reference resource based on the latest coding guidance and the Military Health System Professional Services and Specialty Medical Coding Guidelines Version 5.0, to facilitate consistent and accurate coding for TBI diagnoses and related symptoms and conditions.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources | TBI Educators

Provider Training Slides for Management of Headache Following Concussion/Mild TBI

Publication
7/31/2020

Presentation that educates health care providers about the intent of and how to use the Management of Headache Following Concussion/Mild TBI clinical recommendation (includes knowledge tests and case studies).

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources | TBI Educators

Management of Sleep Disturbances Following Concussion/mTBI Clinical Recommendation

Publication
7/31/2020

This TBICoE clinical recommendation outlines how to identify and assess sleep disturbances following a concussion; primary care manager initial treatment options; and recommended conditions for referral to sleep medicine.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources

Neck Pain Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
7/30/2020

Neck pain can occur together with headaches following a concussion. This TBICoE fact sheet provides information to help patients manage neck pain. Various techniques are explained, including the use of heat or cold therapy, neck stretches, proper sleep positions and common activities that may contribute to neck strain.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Patient and Family Resources | TBI Educators | TBI Provider Resources

Ways to Improve Your Memory Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
7/30/2020

This TBICoE fact sheet can be used by health care providers to educate patients with concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, on how to manage memory problems related to their injury.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Patient and Family Resources | TBI Educators | TBI Provider Resources

Concussion/Mild TBI Signs and Symptoms Spanish Version Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
7/30/2020

This fact sheet — in Spanish — identifies major physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms of concussion/mild TBI, and provides coping and recovery tips.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Educators | TBI Patient and Family Resources | TBI Provider Resources | A Head for the Future

Headaches Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
7/30/2020

Although each headache is different, identifying common causes, or triggers, is important for health care providers and patients to determine appropriate treatment. This fact sheet provides non-drug options to help those diagnosed with a mild TBI and associated post-traumatic headache manage symptoms.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Patient and Family Resources | TBI Educators | TBI Provider Resources

Head Injury and Dizziness Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
7/30/2020

This TBICoE fact sheet can be used to educate patients with concussion/mild TBI on how to manage dizziness related to their injury.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Patient and Family Resources | TBI Provider Resources | TBI Educators | Centers of Excellence

Cognitive Rehabilitation for Following Mild to Moderate TBI Clinical Recommendation - Full

Publication
7/30/2020

This TBI clinical recommendation is broken down into three primary categories: Modifications for Service Members and Veterans; Interventions and Strategies to Address Cognitive Dysfunction; and, Delivery of Rehabilitation for Patients with Cognitive Challenges. Each category contains clinical recommendations, the background and rationale behind them, evidence review references, and clinical resources.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources | TBI Educators

Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Mild to Moderate TBI Clinical Recommendation Appendices

Publication
7/30/2020

The appendices to the Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Mild to Moderate TBI Clinical Recommendation include a glossary of terms, outcome measures, evidence tables, and other useful resources.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources

Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Mild to Moderate TBI - Referring Provider Resource

Publication
7/30/2020

This resource answers common questions that referring providers may have, such as how to determine if a patient is having cognitive difficulties or whether the patient is a good candidate for cognitive rehabilitation following a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources | TBI Educators | TBICoE Research

Recurrent Concussion Evaluation

Publication
7/30/2020

The TBICoE Recurrent Concussion Evaluation card is designed to guide providers in the management of patients with a history of three or more documented concussions within a 12-month span.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | TBI Provider Resources
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