Citation

Haarbauer-Krupa J. NeuroRehabilitation 2016; 39(3): e161365.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, IOS Press)

DOI

10.3233/NRE-161365

PMID

27497466

Abstract

Unintentional poisonings, falls, and motor vehicle crashes contribute to reduced life expectancy among persons with TBI [1]. Research examining adolescents and adults with moderate to severe TBI who participated in rehabilitation showed that they were twice as likely to die from an unintentional injury that occurs following their TBI compared to individuals in the rehabilitation population of similar age, sex and race. In particular, fall related injuries are both a leading cause of an initial TBI and more likely to lead to death following a TBI [1]. Persistent health problems among those with a TBI contribute to limitations in function, disability and reduced life quality [2–4], all of which can lead to increased injury risk. The public health burden of TBI extends beyond primary prevention to research and programs addressing how best to reduce injuries after experiencing a TBI. This special issue is dedicated to work on unintentional injury after a TBI with a focus on understanding injury risk related to changes in cognition, health, and behavior as a result of the TBI...

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