Brain Injury Data and Statistics
Brain Injury Data and Statistics

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Traumatic Brain Injury Registry

Per Nebraska state law (§81-653 to 81-662), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health maintains a central registry for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Nebraska VR maintains an agreement with DHHS, Division of Public Health to provide the required follow-up contact in the form of a letter and brochure listing TBI resources and contact information to each individual placed on the registry.

Registry Letter

Registry Rack Card  (enclosed with each registry letter)

Registry data and trends are reported in Nebraska’s Annual TBI Grant Evaluation Report:

2023 Annual Evaluation Report

2022 Annual Evaluation Report

For more information, visit the Department of Health and Human Services webpage on Nebraska’s Statewide Trauma System of Care and Trauma Registries: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/EHS-Statewide-Trauma-System-of-Care.aspx

TBI Data and Surveillance

Injury is a public health problem. The Nebraska Injury Prevention Program produces injury surveillance reports on concussion and TBI, among other priority areas. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Injury-Facts.aspx

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an excellent resource for data and statistics on TBI. Visit their website for fact sheets, publications, reports and information on the National Concussion Surveillance System.

https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/index.html

TBI Needs and Resources Assessments

Periodic surveys are conducted to collect data on gaps and barriers in Nebraska’s service system for people with TBI, their families and caregivers. 

Living with Brain Injury Survey Results 2024

Living with Brain Injury Survey Results 2021

Living with Brain Injury Survey Results May 2019

Living with Brain Injury Survey 2019 (Brief Summary)

TBI Needs & Resources Assessment Results 2010 

 

Nebraska VR funded a project to study the intersection of brain injury and COVID-19.

Data Summary Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on TBI in Nebraska Residents

Brain Injury & COVID-19 Literature Review to Inform Recommendations for the Brain Injury State Plan in Nebraska

Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Brain Injuries - Experiences, Challenges, and Insights

Brain Injury and COVID-19 - Summary of Resources & Support

Plain Language Document - Impacts of COVID-19 on People with TBI

Plain Language Document - Impacts of COVID-19 on Caregivers for People with TBI

Plain Language Document - Lessons Learned from the Impact of COVID-19 on Organizations Providing Services to People with TBI

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The Brain Injury Advisory Council is sponsored by Nebraska VR.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 90TBSG0036-01-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.