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Traumatic Brain Injury Among American Indians/Alaska Natives In The United States

A Comprehensive Systematic Review Of The Literature

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This continuing education course examines the results of a systematic review of the literature on traumatic brain injury (TBI) among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in the United States, with particular attention to Alaska-specific communities. The content of this course addresses the definition, consequences, and population data regarding TBI, including emergency department visits, hospitalizations, mortality, leading mechanisms of injury, disparities, and structural factors that contribute to inequities in TBI outcomes. This course highlights prevention, systems-level strategies, and recommendations for future directions for intervention and management of TBI among AI/AN populations.

This course is based on the reading online article, Traumatic Brain Injury Among American Indians/Alaska Natives In The United States created by Laurel A. Seltzer et al in 2025.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Not Applicable Oct. 1, 2025

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Laurel A. Seltzer

Laurel A. Seltzer is affliated with the Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Lousiana, USA. She has participated in neurosurgical education and research activities. Her scholarly interests include neurosurgical education and health equity topics relevant to neurotrauma and access to care. For more information, please visit: https://2023aansannualmeeting.eventscribe.net/fsPopup.asp?PresenterID=1441204&mode=posterPresenterInfo

Mohammed A. Fouda, MD

Mohammed A. Fouda, MD is a Fellow in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, with interests spanning pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and neurosurgical innovation. His work includes research on pediatric brain tumors and the development of medical devices and technologies intended to improve outcomes in complex neurosurgical and craniofacial conditions. For more information, please visit: https://vivo.weill.cornell.edu/display/cwid-maf4023

Susan C. Pannullo, MD

Susan C. Pannullo, MD is the Director of Neurosurgical Radiosurgery and Neurooncology at the Weill Cornell Medical Center. Both a neurosurgeon and a neurooncologist, Dr. Pannullo is board-certified in neurology and neurological surgery, is fellowship trained in neuro-oncology, and has completed specialty training in stereotactic radiosurgery. For more information, please visit: https://susanpannullomd.com/

Anna Lynn Hollis, PhD

Anna Hollis, Ph.D., NCSP, is a nationally certified School Psychologist, currently practicing in Detroit, Michigan. She is licensed as a psychologist and certified as a school psychologist to practice in 2 states (Michigan and South Carolina). She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); the Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP); and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Dr. Hollis obtained her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Her professional interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Positive Psychology; Trauma-Informed Practice; and Urban School Psychology. 

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This course is intended for Behavioral Health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, art therapists, dietitians, school psychologists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, behavior analysts, dietetic technicians, guidance counselors, and teachers. It is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe key patterns of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in the United States (including relative rates of emergency visits, hospitalization, mortality, and data regarding age and gender).
  2. 2 Identify leading mechanisms of injury and notable trends relevant to TBI among AI/AN populations.
  3. 3 Explain how geographic, infrastructural, and cultural factors contribute to disparities in access to care and TBI outcomes for AI/AN communities.
  4. 4 Discuss culturally-responsive strategies for services, including coordination with tribal/community resources and integration of suicide risk assessment and safety planning.
  5. 5 Analyze potential TBI prevention and intervention strategies and describe specific barriers and considerations in addressing the needs of the AI/AN community.

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