Archived Project ID# 189 of the TBINDC Registry |
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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