Chapter 6 state of the science of pediatric traumatic brain injury: biomarkers and gene association studies.

CONCLUSION: Biomarker and gene attributes are grossly understudied in pediatric TBI in comparison to adults. Although recent advances recognize the importance of biomarkers in the study of brain injury, the limited number of studies and genomic associations in the injured brain has shown the need for common data elements, larger sample sizes, heterogeneity, and common collection methods that allow for greater understanding of the injured pediatric brain. By building on to the consortium of interprofessional scientists, continued research priorities would lead to improved outcome prediction and treatment strategies for children who experience a TBI. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING RESEARCH: Understanding recent advances in biomarker and genomic studies in pediatric TBI is important because these advances may guide future research, collaborations, and interventions. It is also important to ensure that nursing is a part of this evolving science to promote improved outcomes in children with TBIs. PMID: 25946386 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annual review of nursing research - Category: Nursing Tags: Annu Rev Nurs Res Source Type: research