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. 2007 Nov-Dec;22(6):390-402.
doi: 10.1097/01.HTR.0000300234.36361.b1.

Violence, abuse, and neglect among people with traumatic brain injuries

Audrey A Reichard  1 , Jean A Langlois, Pat L Sample, Marlena M Wald, E Elisabeth Pickelsimer
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Violence, abuse, and neglect among people with traumatic brain injuries

Audrey A Reichard et al. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2007 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Background: Violence, abuse, and neglect (VAN) among people with physical and other disabilities has been reported; however, little is known about VAN experiences among people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Methods: Nine people who reported experiencing VAN post-TBI were interviewed for this phenomenological study. The data were analyzed to understand VAN as experienced by those with TBI.

Results: Participants detailed many VAN experiences along with contributing factors, barriers in obtaining help, and recommendations for improving preventive and assistance services.

Conclusions: Greater efforts are needed to identify and prevent VAN among people with TBI. Services following VAN must be improved.

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