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Head injury and malingering: current research

C Piotrowski1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32514, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Attorneys and expert witnesses can find research on suspected malingering in head injury cases using a new multidatabase search strategy. This method aids in reviewing scholarly literature for legal proceedings.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Legal Medicine

Background:

  • Malingering in head injury cases presents significant challenges for legal and medical professionals.
  • Accurate assessment of malingering is crucial for fair legal outcomes in head injury litigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive multidatabase search strategy for identifying relevant scholarly literature on malingering in head injury cases.
  • To assist expert witnesses and attorneys in accessing up-to-date research findings.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review protocol was developed.
  • A multidatabase search strategy was designed and implemented across multiple scholarly databases.
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria for article selection were defined.

Main Results:

  • The proposed search strategy effectively identifies a broad range of research articles pertinent to malingering in head injury.
  • The strategy facilitates a thorough review of the scholarly literature, supporting evidence-based legal arguments.

Conclusions:

  • A well-defined multidatabase search strategy is essential for expert witnesses and attorneys navigating research on malingering in head injury cases.
  • This approach enhances the ability to locate and synthesize critical scientific information for legal contexts.

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