Resources for Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury

The following materials were created prior to the merger between the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and the Utah Department of Human Services (UDHS). These materials are only available upon request.

Time up & go (TUG) preventing falls in older adults, falls prevention assessment.

The Timed Up & Go (TUG) one-pager outlines a simple mobility assessment to evaluate fall risk in older adults, requiring only a stopwatch and a chair. It also highlights the effectiveness of the Otago fall prevention program, showing an average 4-second improvement in TUG times and a reduction in self-reported falls after the program.

Falls among older adults, 2018.

The Falls Among Older Adults, Utah 2018 report reveals that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations among Utahns aged 65 and older. Every week, 200 older adults in Utah are injured severely enough from falls to seek emergency treatment, and three die from fall-related injuries.

Falls among older adults, 2016.

The Falls Among Older Adults collateral highlights that individuals aged 85 and older have the highest rates of fall-related injuries and hospitalizations in Utah. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among Utahns aged 65 and older, with nearly one-third reporting at least one fall in the past year.

Sports and recreation-related Traumatic Brain Injury.

The Sports and Recreation-related Traumatic Brain Injuries in Utah, 2013-2014 factsheet highlights that 80% of sports-related TBIs occurred among males, with children aged 0-14 most commonly affected. Recreational activities accounted for 25.3% of TBI hospitalizations, and 80% of those injured in skateboard, snow sports, or OHV/ATV incidents were not wearing helmets at the time of their injury.

Transportation-related TBI in Utah, 2013-2014.

The Transportation-related Traumatic Brain Injuries in Utah, 2013-2014 factsheet reveals that 21.5% of TBI hospitalizations were due to transportation incidents, with motor vehicle crashes accounting for 61.1% of these cases. The report also highlights that 66.7% of transportation-related TBIs occurred among males, with the highest prevalence among those aged 15-24.

Concussion fact sheet, 2019.

The Concussion Fact Sheet 2019 highlights that 61% of concussions in Utah schools occur among male students, with most happening during lunch recess or PE class. The fact sheet also notes that 80% of Utah schools require staff training on concussions, and students cannot return to play after a concussion until cleared by a medical professional.

Falls Among Utah Seniors: 1999-2004.

The Falls Among Utah Seniors: 1999-2004 report highlights that falls were the leading cause of unintentional injuries among Utah seniors, resulting in 412 deaths, 15,895 hospitalizations, and 53,591 emergency department visits. The report emphasizes that as Utah's population ages, fall-related injuries and associated healthcare costs are expected to rise, with women experiencing more nonfatal falls and hospitalizations, while men are more likely to die from fall-related injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury in Utah 2000-2003.

The Traumatic Brain Injury in Utah 2000-2003 report reveals that 8,370 Utahns sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) severe enough to result in hospitalization or death during this period, with males accounting for nearly twice as many TBIs as females. The leading causes of TBI were motor vehicle accidents for those under 60 and falls for those over 60, with older adults suffering the highest rates of TBI.

Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide.

The Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide provides comprehensive resources for individuals with brain injuries, their families, and professionals, including information on support groups, crisis intervention, and vocational training. It also highlights available services through the Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, which assists with evaluations, care coordination, and public awareness campaigns.

TBI brochure.

The TBI Brochure explains the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which may include headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating, while also highlighting emotional and behavioral changes like frustration and anxiety. It promotes the Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, which offers free brain injury coaching, access to neuropsychological assessments, and assistance with navigating resources for recovery.

TBI and falls brochure.

The TBI and Falls Brochure explains that the Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Fund offers free brain injury coaching, neuropsychological assessments, and community training to help individuals with TBIs return to work, school, or community life. It emphasizes that past brain injuries, even from years ago, can still affect how a person thinks, feels, and acts, and that support is available.