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Outcome following traumatic brain injury: a comparison between 2 and 5 years after injury

OLVER, J. H., PONSFORD, J. L., CURRAN, C. A.·1996·Brain Injury

Abstract

This study examined long-term outcome in traumatically brain-injured individuals following discharge from a comprehensive rehabilitation programme. Of 254 traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients reviewed at 2 years, 103 have been followed up at 5 years using a structured interview format detailing neurological symptoms, mobility, independence in ADL, productivity status, relationship issues, communication and the presence of cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes. Visual difficulties, headache and fatigue were persistent in a significant number of patients. Between 2 and 5 years there was increased independence in personal, domestic and community ADL and the use of transport. Ten more patients had returned to driving. On the other hand there was a slightly higher incidence of cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes reported at 5 years. Thirty-two per cent of those working at 2 years were not employed at 5 years. Many students had also become unemployed. These findings suggest the need for intermittent lifelong intervention following TBI. Systems of rehabilitation need to be adapted to provide this.

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Authors
OLVER, J. H., PONSFORD, J. L., & CURRAN, C. A.
Venue
Brain Injury
Published
1996-01
Volume
10
Issue
11
Pages
841-848
ISSN
  • 0269-9052 (ISSN-L)
  • 1362-301X
OpenAlex
W2159682487
Cited by
503
References
7
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Brain Injury (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Keywords
traumatic brain injury, long-term outcomes, rehabilitation, activities of daily living, return to work, employment, driving, cognitive impairment, vision problems, headache, fatigue, follow-up
MeSH terms
Activities of Daily Living, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Brain Damage, Chronic, Brain Injuries, Child, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neurologic Examination, Rehabilitation, Vocational, Social Adjustment, Treatment Outcome

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