Psychosocial adjustment and employment outcome 2, 5 and 10 years after TBI

Franulic, Alexei; Carbonell, Carmen Gloria; Pinto, Patrícia; Sepúlveda, Isabel

doi:10.1080/0269905031000149515

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“…Although no previous studies have used the GOSE to measure outcome at 10 years after injury, the rates of return to work and marital relationships compare favorably with those of other long-term TBI follow-up studies (Franulic et al, 2004;Hoofien et al, 2001;Koskinen, 1998;Tate et al, 2005;Thomsen, 1984Thomsen, , 1992Wood & Rutterford, 2006b). However, the lack of detail regarding rehabilitation received by these other groups and variability in injury severity across studies precludes direct comparison and comment on impact of rehabilitation on outcome.…”

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Functional outcome 10 years after traumatic brain injury: Its relationship with demographic, injury severity, and cognitive and emotional status

Ponsford

Draper

Schönberger

2008

J. Inter. Neuropsych. Soc.

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Previous investigations of long-term outcome following traumatic brain injury (TBI) have yielded mixed results regarding the predictive power of injury severity and demographic factors. Furthermore, there has been limited investigation of the association between long-term outcome and current cognitive functioning and psychiatric state. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of injury severity, demographic factors, and concurrent cognitive and psychiatric functioning with functional outcome 10 years following mild to severe TBI. Outcome was rated using the Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOSE) for 60 participants, who also completed neuropsychological measures of attention, speed of processing, memory and executive function and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Outcome on the GOSE ranged from upper good recovery (32%) to lower severe disability (2%). Participants showing poorer outcome on the GOSE had significantly longer posttraumatic amnesia duration; less education; performed more poorly on cognitive measures of information processing speed, attention, memory, and executive function; and showed higher levels of anxiety on the HADS. (JINS, 2008, 14, 233-242.)

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confidence: 75%

Functional outcome 10 years after traumatic brain injury: Its relationship with demographic, injury severity, and cognitive and emotional status

Ponsford

Draper

Schönberger

2008

J. Inter. Neuropsych. Soc.

308

196

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“…It was also suggested that lower functional disability resulted from lower post-TBI psychological disturbance. Psychological adaptation may be the reason why the subjects in the extended injury group had adjusted to a new life after injury and felt more secure in terms of personal health and safety [Franulic et al 2004]. …”

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Quality of Life of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries

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This study investigated the quality of life of individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) across a one-to fifteen-year post-injury time span. This allows us to identify the health and service needs of individuals with ABI and provide direction for further improvement. Twenty-nine individuals were invited from the local Self-Help Group for the Brain-Damaged to participate in this study. Four instruments were used to help in the investigation of the subjective components of the quality of life, including the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI) and Positive and Negative Affect Scales (PANAS). The instruments used were the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) and Lawton Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL) Scale. After analysis of the results and their interpretation, there was no significant difference between the post-injury groups in their scores of negative affect. It is suggested that there should be services, such as psychotherapy, to help reduce the existence of negative moods. Improvement in the IADL aspect should be more focused in future rehabilitation services to allow people to enjoy a fuller life.

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“…The physical and functional symptoms diminish during the first two post-trauma years, but the social and psychological difficulties tend to persist over time [2,3]. Current research has repeatedly demonstrated the importance of the cognitive, behavioural and emotional sequelae of TBI [4][5][6][7][8][9]. However, in the Sykes-Horn et al [10] study, only 5% of TBI patients have taken part in formal rehabilitation.…”

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Perceived social support and locus of control after a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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Research design: The aim of the study was to investigate the social rehabilitation related to the perceived social support and the locus of control (LC) of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods and procedures: A group of 46 patients 3-5 years after injury was evaluated. For the social rehabilitation, patients were categorized as 'high rehabilitation' or 'low rehabilitation' as regards vocational rehabilitation. Low rehabilitation patients should confirm the idea of an external locus of control more than high rehabilitation patients. Main outcomes and results: As far as perceived social support is concerned, both groups reported a poor level of social support, although the patients considered as high rehabilitation exhibited greater satisfaction in terms of social support. When one considers LC, patients with TBI were associated with a weaker internal LC than non-patients with TBI. In patients exhibiting a high level of rehabilitation, the LC was less frequently attributed to 'chance' or 'powerful others'. Patients with a low level of rehabilitation explained their difficulties in terms of external factors. Conclusions: It is therefore necessary to take rehabilitation, perceived high-quality social support and low external LC into account if one is to improve the rehabilitation of TBI patients.

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Psychosocial adjustment and employment outcome 2, 5 and 10 years after TBI

Cited by 130 publications

References 12 publications

Functional outcome 10 years after traumatic brain injury: Its relationship with demographic, injury severity, and cognitive and emotional status

Functional outcome 10 years after traumatic brain injury: Its relationship with demographic, injury severity, and cognitive and emotional status

Quality of Life of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries

Perceived social support and locus of control after a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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