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Special Symposium

Military and Veterans Affairs

SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Military Blast Exposure – State of the Science and Implications for Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation S7

Friday, November 1, 2024
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
Location:  ROOM: Monet REGION: Tower Mezzanine Level >>> DIRECTIONS: Exit Tower elevators on Mezzanine level. Proceed straight ahead, past the skylight. Monet is the straight ahead.

    Presenter(s)

  • Jason M. Bailie, PhD (he/him/his)

    Senior Clinical Research Director
    GDIT Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
    Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Over a military career, service member and veterans can be exposed to various types of blasts that may negatively impact brain health resulting in diminished cognitive and psychological performance. These exposures have been associated with a host of various neurological and psychological conditions as well as increased rates of disability. These negative consequences prompted concerted efforts from military and civilian researchers and clinicians to address this issue as well as garnered attention by national US news outlets. This presentation will discuss recent findings on the relationship between repetitive blast exposure and traumatic brain injury (TBI), emphasizing implications for medical rehabilitation practice and research. Valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in TBI rehabilitation within the context of repetitive blast exposure will be shared. By synthesizing current evidence and identifying areas for further investigation, this talk aims to inform clinical practice and improve patient outcomes among affected populations.

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Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the spectrum of effects associated with repetitive blast exposure and their potential impact on brain health and function.
  • Identify challenges in assessing blast exposure history and explore strategies for improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of blast exposure documentation.
  • Discuss recent research findings and future directions in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation related to repetitive blast exposure.
  • Discuss implications of recent findings on repetitive blast exposure and TBI for clinical practice, rehabilitation research, and patient outcomes, and formulate strategies for integrating this knowledge into evidence-based rehabilitation interventions and care pathways.
Disclosure(s):
Jason M. Bailie, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose