Violence, Abuse, and Neglect Among People With Traumatic Brain Injuries

Autor: Audrey A. Reichard, Jean A. Langlois, Marlena M. Wald, Elisabeth Pickelsimer, Pat L. Sample
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 22:390-402
ISSN: 0885-9701
DOI: 10.1097/01.htr.0000300234.36361.b1
Popis: 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. Language: en
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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