Citation

Reichard AA, Langlois Orman JA, Sample PL, Wald MM, Pickelsimer EE. J. Head Trauma Rehabil. 2007; 22(6): 390-402.

Affiliation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response, Atlanta, Ga.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.HTR.0000300234.36361.b1

PMID

18025971

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.

Language: en