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Psychosocial functioning in older adults with traumatic brain injury
Angela Yi1, Kristen Dams-O'Connor
1Sports Concussion Institute, Atlanta, GA 30327, USA. angela.yi@concussiontreatment.com
Objective:
The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on psychosocial outcomes in older adults with TBI and identify factors associated with positive outcomes in this population.
Introduction:
Rates of TBI in older adults have increased in recent years. Little is known regarding the factors and cohort specific characteristics that contribute to long-term healthy psychosocial functioning in this population.
Methods:
Review of literature.
Results:
A multitude of factors that impact psychosocial outcomes are discussed, including injury characteristics, individual characteristics, aging and cohort issues, and external environmental factors.
Conclusions:
There is limited research examining psychosocial functioning in older adults who have sustained a TBI. Recommendations to guide clinical care and future research are provided.
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