Sleep Disorders among a Population with Traumatic Brain Injury from aWorkplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Clinic

The proposed research will study the best way to evaluate sleep disorders among persons

who suffered a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the workplace. We will draw

upon the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board-insured workers being evaluated at Toronto

Rehabilitation Institute, approximately 300-400 annually, for mild to moderate TBI. This study

will provide a better understanding of the evaluation of sleep disturbance among workers with

this condition which serves to inform better assessment and treatment. This study is of

utmost importance to this institution and the population served. More successful and early

treatment of patients will improve daytime performance and wellbeing, early return to the

workforce, and an overall shorter duration of disability for patients with TBI. Identification of

the prevalence of sleep disorders in this population will raise awareness of the possible

underestimation of its influence on poor rehabilitation outcomes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Angela Colantonio

Student:

Partner:

University of Toronto

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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