Archived Project ID# 189 of the TBINDC Registry
Functional Outcome Following Penetrating Brain Injury: The Aftermath of Violence

Abstract:
The U.S. has the highest incidence of penetrating brain injury due to violence of any developed country. While the direct effects of penetrating brain injury often result in costly and severe disability, the psychological stress associated with a traumatic event may further complicate and retard functional recovery. The incidence of PTSD was 33% in one sample of brain injury survivors. It may be even higher following penetrating injury due to the often violent etiology. A prospective follow-up study of persons with penetrating and closed brain injuries is proposed to evaluate the effect of violent injury etiology on outcome with a particular focus on the incidence and consequence of having PTSD symptoms following penetrating or closed brain injuries

Registry Project Number: 189
Lead Investigator: Greenspan, A
Lead Center for Project: Emory University/Shepherd Center
Collaborating Investigators: Phillips, V, Kellerman, A, Goldstein, F, Stringer, A, Hammond, F, Johnston, M
Collaborating Institutions: Carolinas Rehabilitation, Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation
Keywords: outcome, disability, functional status, community integration, work, employment, gender
Date of Completion: 09/30/2002
Type: National
Status of Project: Latest Information Shown

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