Citation

Bezeau SC, Bogod NM, Mateer CA. Brain Inj. 2004; 18(3): 299-313.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada. scottb_ca@yahoo.com

Erratum On

Brain Inj 2004;18(5):517.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02699050310001617398

PMID

14726288

Abstract

Sexually intrusive behaviour, which may range from inappropriate commentary to rape, is often observed following a traumatic brain injury. It may represent novel behaviour patterns or an exacerbation of pre-injury personality traits, attitudes, and tendencies. Sexually intrusive behaviour poses a risk to staff and residents of residential facilities and to the community at large, and the development of a sound assessment and treatment plan for sexually intrusive behaviour is therefore very important. A comprehensive evaluation is best served by drawing on the fields of neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and cognitive rehabilitation. The paper discusses the types of brain damage that commonly lead to sexually intrusive behaviour, provides guidance for its assessment, and presents a three-stage treatment model. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to both assessment and treatment is emphasized. Finally, a case example is provided to illustrate the problem and the possibilities for successful management.

Language: en