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Common Data Element: Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE) - Helmet worn indicator

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FITBIR
1.0
Element Type
Common Data Element
Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE) - Helmet worn indicator
MACEHelmWornInd
Short Description
Indicator of whether or not a helmet was worn, as part of Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE).
Definition
Indicator of whether or not a helmet was worn, as part of Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE).
 
Notes
Creation Date
Historical Notes
MACE Q3a
References
Kay, S., Wolkenfeld, F., and Murrill, L. (1988). Profiles of aggression among psychiatric patients. I. Nature and prevalence. J Nerv Ment Dis 176(9), 539-546. Yudofsky, S., Silver, J., Jackson, W., Endicott, J., and Williams, D. (1986). The Overt Aggression Scale for the objective rating of verbal and physical aggression. Am J Psychiatry 143(1), 35-39.

Data Type
Alphanumeric
Input Restrictions
Single Pre-Defined Value Selected
External Schema Permissible Value Mapping
Population
Adult
Guidelines/Instructions
Assess for helmet use. Military: Kevlar or ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet). Sports helmet, motorcycle helmet, etc.
Preferred Question Text
Was a helmet worn?
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes and End Points Military Studies

Classification

Traumatic Brain Injury:
Supplemental
Epidemiology
Concussion/Mild TBI
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
Acute Hospitalized
Keywords
MACE  
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