Comorbid TBI-depression costs in veterans: a chronic effect of neurotrauma consortium (CENC) study.

C E Dismuke-GreerGebregziabher MulugetaA L ByersD TaberN AxonK YaffeLeonard E Egede

Published in: Brain injury (2018)

The estimated annual cost for Veterans with comorbid TBI-depression was more than $1 billion. TBI and depression screening/treatment may result in reduced inpatient VHA costs in OEF/OIF veterans exposed to TBI. VHA policymakers should consider screening for TBI and depression in pre-OEF/OIF veterans.

Keyphrases

traumatic brain injury
depressive symptoms
severe traumatic brain injury
mild traumatic brain injury
palliative care
physical activity
replacement therapy