TBI Screenings and Assessments

Many people who sustain a TBI do not see a doctor after their injury. TBI symptoms and accessibility needs can manifest, persist, and change over time. Screening for TBI can help people access appropriate support and resources they may otherwise have missed.

TBI screenings also help us get a better idea of TBI prevalence and impact. TBI prevalence data often overlook individuals who sustained a TBI but did not seek medical care.

Below is a list of some screening tools that can help identify TBI.

Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Method (OSU TBI-ID)

Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Method (OSU TBI-ID) is a screening tool that can be used to gather an individual’s lifetime history of TBI through a structured interview.

• OSU TBI-ID
• A training module for utilizing OSU TBI-ID

Other TBI Screening Tools

The following screening tools are designed for community professionals to understand whether or not a person has acquired a brain injury.

• T-B-I Screening
• HELPS Brain Injury Screening Tool

Becoming a Screening Partner

If your organization or program is interested in screening clients for TBI, we would be happy to help! Screening for TBI can help identify if someone needs accommodations when receiving services. If interested, please contact us at TBI@hsc.wvu.edu.

Some common populations where TBI is prevalent but underdiagnosed include

• Those who struggle with substance use
• Survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence
• Veterans
• Those who are housing insecure
• Justice involved individuals