Impact of early personal resources on long-term psychological outcomes after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A systematic review.

Published 17th June 2024

Led by Hopkins Research Fellow Dr Emily Bray, this systematic review examined the role of pre-injury and early psychological resources in long-term outcomes after moderate-to-severe TBI. 

Key findings were that individuals who had more active coping styles and higher resilience, self-esteem and emotional stability before their injury experienced better long-term psychosocial outcomes irrespective of their injury severity. Family members perceived that emotional stability, conscientiousness and extraversion decreased after TBI. Clinically, these findings highlight the importance of understanding who the person was before their injury – or their enduring personal qualities – as these characteristics influence their adjustment and adaptation to their injury.

Rehabilitation can assist individuals and their families to understand how the TBI impacts coping styles and aspects of their personality, and tailor interventions accordingly.

Citation

Bray, E., Hogan, C., Mitchell, J., Geraghty, T., Ownsworth, T. (epub, May 2024). Impact of early personal resources on long-term psychological outcomes after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000958

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