Archived Projects of the TBINDC Registry by Researchers Last Name
| A comparative outcome study of individuals with TBI as a result of violence | ||
| Abstract: Intentional violence is a growing cause of TBI. Although there is evidence that violent etiology results in poorer outcomes, whether observed outcomes differences are due to violence or are basically attributable to covarying factors such as severity of injury or pre-injury race, socio-economic status, or pre-injury handicap levels is unclear. The fundamental objective of this study is to increase knowledge of the implications of violence, particularly how it is associated with pre-existing and continuing psychosocial factors. Four hypotheses will be investigated: 1) Violent etiology will be associated with poorer functional outcomes (physical functioning, cognitive functioning, community integration); 2) Violent etiology will be... more | ||
| Investigators: | Wood K, Johnston M, Galski T, Hammond F, Miller M | view full details |
| Lead Center: | Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation | |
| Collaborating Centers: | Emory University/Shepherd Center, Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation | |
