Citation

Rabinowitz AR, Levin HS. Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. 2014; 37(1): 1-11.

Affiliation

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; and Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, and Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin #1144, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.psc.2013.11.004

PMID

24529420

Abstract

Cognitive dysfunction is the leading cause of disability following traumatic brain injury (TBI). This article provides a review of the cognitive sequelae of TBI, with a focus on deficits of executive functioning and everyday thinking skills. The pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of TBI-related cognitive problems are also discussed.

Language: en