Form Type | Variable | ID | Question | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Form 1 | ALC4Drinks | 394 | FEMALES ONLY: Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the month before the injury did you have four or more drinks on an occasion? | 2017-01-15 - Variable Added |
Form 1 | ALC5Drinks | 394 | Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the month before the injury did you have five or more drinks on an occasion? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 1 | ALCAnyDrink | 395 | During the month before the injury, did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, wine coolers, or liquor? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 1 | ALCDrinks | 394 | A drink is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 1 | ALCWeek | 7853 | During the month before the injury, how many days per week did you drink any alcoholic beverages on the average? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | ALC4DrinksF | 575 | FEMALES ONLY: Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past month did you have four or more drinks on an occasion? | 2017-01-15 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | ALC5DrinksF | 575 | Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past month did you have five or more drinks on an occasion? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | ALCAnyDrinkF | 576 | During the past month have you had at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, wine coolers, or liquor? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | ALCDrinksF | 575 | A drink is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on average? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | ALCWeekF | 7854 | During the past month, how many days per week did you drink any alcoholic beverages on the average? | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
SUBSTANCE USE
Definition
Drug, tobacco and alcohol use prior to injury and at follow-up
ALCOHOL
Definition
Form 1 - Drinking habits during the month prior to the injury
Form 2 - Drinking habits during the month prior to the follow-up
A “drink” is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. See External Links.
Form
[X] Form 1
[X] Form 2
Source
Form 1 - Pre-Injury History (participant or proxy)
Form 2 - Interview, Mail-out (participant or proxy)
Details
For ALCAnyDrink:
- If coded “0. No” ALCWeek through ALC4Drinks will be autofilled with “888. Not Applicable.”
- If coded “77. Refused”, ALCWeek through ALC4Drinks will be autofilled with ’777. Refused.”
- If coded “66. Variable Did Not Exist”, ALCWeek through ALC4Drinks will be autofilled with “666 = Variable Did Not Exist.”
- If coded “99. Unknown”, ALCWeek through ALC4Drinks will be autofilled with “999 = Unknown”
Base the data recorded for these questions on self-response. Do not be influenced by information about drinking habits that may be available from hospital records, etc.
If cannot get patient’s response, get family, if not family then medical chart.
Use the higher score if a range (in # of drinks) is given.
If participant states they only drink once or twice a month, code “Drinks per Week” as “1”.
Probe for size of drink, and adjust scoring according to answer received.
A “drink” is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. See External Links.
Links
Standard Drink Chart
Substance use - Probelmatic Substance Use Identified in the TBIMS National Dataset
Reference
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System User’s Guide. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1998. National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies.
Characteristics
A report on substance use that is based on TBIMS data can be found on COMBI: See Links.
QFVI was added to the Form I database as one of the premorbid history questions on 1/1/97. The QFVI was dropped from both Form I and Form II on 10/1/99 and replaced with alcohol questions from NHSDA and BRFSS module 13. The QFVI data are available in a separate database.
Some cases older than 1/1/97 have data for this variable because Centers were encouraged to collect these data retrospectively for older cases.
STARTING 4/1/04 (version 9.5), THE “7” AND “9” CODES WERE REVERSED IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH OTHER VARIABLES (7/77=refused, 9/99=unknown/don’t know/not sure). WHEN WORKING WITH DATA COLLECTION FORMS 9.4 AND EARLIER KEEP IN MIND THAT 7’s ON THE FORM SHOULD APPEAR AS 9’s IN THE DATABASE AND VICE VERSA. TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN DATA ON 9.4 OR EARLIER FORMS ARE BEING CORRECTED, OR COMPARED TO DATA IN THE DATABASE.
In 2003, three Model Systems had difficulty collecting part 1 of this item (the same three Model Systems that had difficulty collecting V192a1:Premorbid Drug Use). (10% or more missing data). Between six and eight Model Systems had difficulty collecting the 3 parts of this item.
Variables
Codes and Values
ID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
394 | 666 | Variable Did Not Exist |
394 | 777 | Refused |
394 | 888 | Not Applicable |
394 | 999 | Unknown |
395 | 0 | No |
395 | 1 | Yes |
395 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
395 | 77 | Refused |
395 | 99 | Unknown |
575 | 666 | Variable Did Not Exist |
575 | 777 | Refused |
575 | 881 | Not Applicable |
575 | 882 | Not Applicable: Variable not due this year ( Code no longer used; data now collected in all follow-up years ) |
575 | 999 | Unknown |
576 | 0 | No |
576 | 1 | Yes |
576 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
576 | 77 | Refused |
576 | 81 | Not Applicable |
576 | 82 | Not Applicable: Variable not due this year ( Code no longer used; data now collected in all follow-up years ) |
576 | 99 | Unknown |
7853 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
7853 | 77 | Refused |
7853 | 88 | Not Applicable |
7853 | 99 | Unknown |
7854 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
7854 | 77 | Refused |
7854 | 81 | Not Applicable |
7854 | 82 | Not Applicable: Variable not due this year |
7854 | 99 | Unknown |
History
Date | Description |
|---|---|
1999-10-01 | Dropped QFVI, replaced with alcohol questions from NHSDA and BRFSS module 13. |
2003-01-01 | Removed references to this variable as being asked of the person with TBI. |
2003-01-01 | Deleted the question that identifies respondent as the person with TBI or significant other. |
2003-10-01 | Added NOTE : that scores for these questions should be based on self-reports and should not be influenced by information available clinically in the Model System. |
2004-01-01 | Added NOTE : coding instruction for item 'week/month' that 66 should be scored for the item not answered. |
2004-01-01 | Added NOTE : to code the higher score if a range is given. |
2004-01-01 | Added NOTE : to probe for size of drink and adjust scoring according to answer received. |
2004-04-01 | Changed CODE : "Unknown" to code "Don't know/Not sure" |
2004-04-01 | Changed CODE : reversed the codes for "Refused" (was 9, now 7) and "Unknown/Don't know/Not sure" (was 7, now 9) |
2004-04-01 | Added NOTE : explaining why there are some cases prior to 1/1/97 that have data. |
2004-04-01 | Added NOTE : that a report on alcohol use based on TBIMS data is on COMBI. |
2005-01-01 | Added NOTE : that variable is to be collected from participant if possible, or family, or medical chart. |
2017-01-15 | Added DEFINITION : FOR FEMALES ONLY: Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the month before the injury did you have four or more drinks on an occasion? |
2018-01-15 | Added NOTE: If participant completes both the days and weeks section for number of drinks, enter the higher rate of drinks. |
2022-07-01 | Added NOTE : If participant states they only drink once or twice a month, code "Drinks per Week" as "1". |
ALCOHOL - CALCULATED
Definition
Items #2-4 are coded “Not Applicable” rather than “0” if the person answers “No” to item #1. Thus, averages for any of the items #2-4 will include data from only for those people who drank, not from all people in the dataset (the average does not include any “0” values).
Variables
Form Type | Variable | ID | Question | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Form 1 | DRINKCat | 463 | Drinking Category | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 1 | PROBLEMUse | 536 | Substance Problem Use | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | DRINKCatF | 642 | Calculated drinking category | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | PROBLEMUseF | 735 | Substance Problem Use | 1999-10-01 - Variable Added |
Codes and Values
ID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
463 | 0 | Abstaining |
463 | 1 | Light |
463 | 2 | Moderate |
463 | 3 | Heavy |
463 | 99 | Unknown |
536 | 0 | No |
536 | 1 | Yes |
536 | 77 | Refused |
536 | 99 | Unknown |
642 | 0 | Abstaining |
642 | 1 | Light |
642 | 2 | Moderate |
642 | 3 | Heavy |
642 | 99 | Unknown |
735 | 0 | No |
735 | 1 | Yes |
735 | 77 | Refused |
735 | 99 | Unknown |
History
No history found for the Domain.
ILLICIT DRUG USE
Definition
The intent of the question is to capture problematic use of drugs other than alcohol. Illegal or harmful use of substances is considered problematic use. The use of street drugs and drugs prescribed to someone else constitutes illegal use. “Huffing” or the inhalation of a toxic chemical is considered problematic due to the harmful effects (it is also illegal in 46 states). In addition, the overuse of drugs prescribed to the participant is considered problematic use.
Form 1
- ‘’During the year before your injury, did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs?’’
- “Did you use Marijuana?”
- ‘’Was marijuana prescribed to you?’’
Form 2
- ‘’During the last 12 months, did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs?’’
- “Did you use Marijuana?”
- ‘’Was marijuana prescribed to you?’’
Form
[X] Form 1
[X] Form 2
Source
Form 1 - Pre-Injury History (participant or proxy)
Form 2 - Interview, Mail-out (participant or proxy)
Details
Use patient’s response, even if response contradicts other information. This is a self-report variable.
If unable to get patient’s response, get information from family. If unable to get family’s response, then use medical chart.
The question should be presented as follows: ‘’During the year before your injury…” (at Form 1) or “During the last 12 months…” (at Form 2), “…did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs?’’ If further clarification is sought, the following verbiage may be offered: ‘’We are wanting to know about drugs like marijuana, crack or heroin; or about prescription drugs like pain killers or stimulants that were not prescribed to you; or chemicals you might have inhaled or ’huffed’. We also want to know if sometimes you took more than you should have of any drugs that have been prescribed to you.’’
The use of CBD oil, no matter where purchased, should not be counted as marijuana use.
A report on substance use that is based on TBIMS data can be found on COMBI: See Links.
Links
Substance use - Problematic Substance Use Identified in the TBIMS National Dataset
Characteristics
Some cases older than 1/1/97 have data for this variable because Centers were encouraged to collect these data retrospectively for older cases.
In 2003, three Model Systems had difficulty obtaining this information (10% or more missing data).
Prior to 10/1/2011 the variable was defined as follows:
Form 1 - ‘’Indices of drug use and abuse prior to injury: During the year before your injury, did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs? “Non-prescription drugs” refers to non-prescribed prescription drugs and street drugs.’’
Form 2 - “Index of drug use; asked of best source at every follow-up evaluation.”During the last 12 months (or during the time since your injury – if year 1 follow-up) did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs?” “Non-prescription drugs” refers to prescription drugs obtained without a prescription and street drugs.”
On 7/1/2020, began capturing responses to two follow-up marijuana questions. These previously were used to code Illicit Drug Use following these instructions: If participant answers ‘’No,’’ ask… ‘’Did you use Marijuana?’’ If ‘’Yes’’ to marijuana use, ask… ‘’Was marijuana prescribed to you?’’ If prescribed, then code “No.’’ If not prescribed, code ‘’Yes.’’
Variables
Form Type | Variable | ID | Question | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Form 1 | Drugs | 478 | During the year before the injury, did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs? | 1997-01-01 - Variable Added |
Form 1 | MJPrescribe | 478 | Was marijuana prescribed to you? | 2020-07-01 - Variable ADDED |
Form 1 | MJUse | 478 | Did you use marijuana? | 2020-07-01 - Variable ADDED |
Form 2 | DrugsF | 664 | During the last 12 months did you use any illicit or non-prescription drugs? | 1989-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | MJPrescribeF | 664 | Was marijuana prescribed to you? | 2020-07-01 - Variable ADDED |
Form 2 | MJUseF | 664 | Did you use marijuana? | 2020-07-01 - Variable ADDED |
Codes and Values
ID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
478 | 0 | No |
478 | 1 | Yes |
478 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
478 | 77 | Refused |
478 | 88 | Not applicable |
478 | 99 | Unknown |
664 | 0 | No |
664 | 1 | Yes |
664 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist ( [Do Not Use] ) |
664 | 77 | Refused |
664 | 88 | Not applicable |
664 | 99 | Unknown |
History
Date | Description |
|---|---|
1999-10-01 | Added NOTE : revised time period from 6-12 months to 12 months. |
2001-10-01 | Added NOTE : about getting data from medical chart, if not available from ptn or SO. |
2003-01-01 | Added NOTE : removed references to this variable as being asked of the person with TBI and added instruction to ask of best source at every annual evaluation. |
2004-04-01 | Added LINK : report on COMBI using TBIMS data. |
2004-07-01 | Added CHARACTERISTICS : explanation for data in cases existing prior to implementation date (1/1/97). |
2004-07-01 | Deleted NOTE : removed references to "annual" follow-up. |
2006-01-01 | Added DEFINITION : of "non-prescription drugs". |
2009-01-01 | Added CODE : 7 = Refused. |
2013-10-01 | Added NOTE : If participant answers ''No,'' ask... ''Did you use Marijuana?'' If ''Yes'' to marijuana use, ask... ''Was marijuana prescribed to you?'' If prescribed, then code ''1=No.'' If not prescribed, code ''2=Yes.'' |
2020-04-01 | Added NOTE: The use of CBD oil, no matter where purchased should not be counted as marijuana use. |
2020-07-01 | Deleted NOTE: If participant answers ''No,'' ask... ''Did you use Marijuana?'' If ''Yes'' to marijuana use, ask... ''Was marijuana prescribed to you?'' If prescribed, then code ''1=No.'' If not prescribed, code ''2=Yes.'' |
2020-07-01 | Added CHARACTERISTICS: On 7/1/2020, began capturing responses to two follow-up marijuana questions. These previously were used to code Illicit Drug Use following these instructions: If participant answers ''No,'' ask... ''Did you use Marijuana?'' If ''Yes'' to marijuana use, ask... ''Was marijuana prescribed to you?'' If prescribed, then code ''1=No.'' If not prescribed, code ''2=Yes.'' |
SMOKING CIGARETTES
Definition
Form 1 - At the time of your injury, or just prior to your injury, did you smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?
Form 2 - Do you currently smoke cigarettes everyday, some days or not at all?
Form
[X] Form 1
[X] Form 2
Source
Form 1 - Pre-Injury History (participant or proxy)
Form 2 - Interview, Mail-out (participant or proxy)
Details
These measures are to be collected from best source available for the Form I Pre-Injury History Questionnaire/Interview. Do not be influenced by information about smoking habits that may be available from hospital records, etc.
If unable to get patient’s response, get information from family. If unable to get family’s response, then use medical chart.
Base the data recorded for these questions on self-response.
For cigarettes, do not include: electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, NJOY, Bluetip), herbal cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, little cigars, pipes, bidis, kreteks, water pipes (hookahs), or marijuana.
Reference
Cigarette Smoking
BRFSS 7.2 - national and state norms
Characteristics
On 4/1/2013 codes were changed, and existing cases were re-coded in the database.
Codes at implementation:
1 - Everyday
2 - Some Days
3 - Not At All
Codes on/after 4/1/2013:
1 - Not At All
2 - Some Days
3 - Everyday
Variables
Form Type | Variable | ID | Question | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Form 1 | SmkCig | 555 | At the time of your injury, or just prior to your injury, did you smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all? | 2012-10-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | SmkCigF | 769 | Do you currently smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all? | 2012-10-01 - Variable Added |
Codes and Values
ID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
555 | 1 | Not At All |
555 | 2 | Some Days |
555 | 3 | Everyday |
555 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
555 | 77 | Refused |
555 | 99 | Unknown |
769 | 1 | Not At All |
769 | 2 | Some Days |
769 | 3 | Everyday |
769 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
769 | 77 | Refused |
769 | 99 | Unknown |
History
Date | Description |
|---|---|
2016-10-01 | Added NOTE : 'For cigarettes, do not include: electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, NJOY, Bluetip), herbal cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, little cigars, pipes, bidis, kreteks, water pipes (hookahs), or marijuana.' |