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Violence, abuse, and neglect among people with traumatic brain injuries
Audrey A Reichard1, Jean A Langlois, Pat L Sample
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response, Atlanta, GA, USA. AReichard@cdc.gov
Background:
Violence, abuse, and neglect (VAN) among people with physical and other disabilities has been reported; however, little is known about VAN experiences among people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Methods:
Nine people who reported experiencing VAN post-TBI were interviewed for this phenomenological study. The data were analyzed to understand VAN as experienced by those with TBI.
Results:
Participants detailed many VAN experiences along with contributing factors, barriers in obtaining help, and recommendations for improving preventive and assistance services.
Conclusions:
Greater efforts are needed to identify and prevent VAN among people with TBI. Services following VAN must be improved.
