Development of sensitive, specific, and deployable methods for detecting and discriminating mTBI and PTSD

Robin R. Johnson, Djordje Popvic, Deborah Perlick, Dennis Dyck, Chris Berka

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Abstract

This paper presents a theoretical framework for the development of non-invasive methods for detection and discrimination between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Growing use of IEDs and increased pace of multiple deployment cycles in current conflicts has lead to significant increases in exposure to risks for these conditions. Co-morbidity of these conditions is common, diagnostically challenging, and controversial. Development of easy to use, deployable diagnostic tools would allow for accurate early identification and intervention. Early intervention increases the potential for positive outcomes for both the individual and their families. In addition, the appropriately designed system could be used epidemiologically to screen returning soldiers for these conditions that may otherwise not be appropriately assessed until much later, if at all. The framework presented here proposes that a wireless, portable EEG/EKG based device may be an appropriate platform upon which to develop such an assessment tool.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFoundations of Augmented Cognition
Subtitle of host publicationNeuroergonomics and Operational Neuroscience - 5th International Conference, FAC 2009, Held as Part of HCI International 2009, Proceedings
Pages826-835
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event5th International Conference on Foundations of Augmented Cognition, FAC 2009, Held as Part of HCI International 2009 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 19 Jul 200924 Jul 2009

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume5638 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Foundations of Augmented Cognition, FAC 2009, Held as Part of HCI International 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period19/07/0924/07/09

Keywords

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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