Abstract Objective This study describes injury characteristics and costs of work-related traumatic brain injury (WRTBI) among 16-24year olds in Washington State between 1998 and 2008. Methods WRTBIs were identified in the Washington Trauma Registry (WTR) and linked to workers' compensation (WC) claims data. Medical and time-loss compensation costs were compared between workers with isolated TBI and TBI with other trauma. Results Of 273 WRTBI cases identified, most (61.5%) were TBI with other trauma. One-third of WRTBI did not link to a WC claim. Medical costs averaged $88,307 (median $16,426) for isolated TBI cases, compared to $73,669 (median $41,167) for TBI with other trauma. Conclusions Results highlight the financial impact of WRTBI among young workers. Multiple data sources provided a more comprehensive picture than a single data source alone. This linked-data approach holds great potential for future traumatic occupational injury research. Impact on Industry TBI among young workers not only involves long-term health and psychological impacts, but is costly as well.
Highlights ► We linked trauma registry data and workers' compensation claims. ► Work-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious problem for young workers. ► Median medical costs ranged from $16,426 to $41,167 for work-related TBI. ► Median costs for compensated time lost from work ranged from $860 to $2,312. ► Using linked data offers enhanced injury information for research and surveillance.
The burden of traumatic brain injury among adolescent and young adult workers in Washington State
Journal of Safety Research ; 45 ; 133-139
2012-11-26
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
The burden of traumatic brain injury among adolescent and young adult workers in Washington State
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