The long-term outcomes of around 300 moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors have been explored by researchers.
306 TBI survivors were interviewed up to 24 years post-injury and asked about their health, activity, living arrangements and employment, among other domains.
Participants were found to mostly be limited in activities such as managing money and shopping. 29% of participants had returned to full-time work. Cognitive impairment was significantly related to activity limitations.
Reference: Colantonio, A., Ratcliff, G., Chase, S., Kelsey, S., Escobar, M., & Vernich, L. (2009). Long term outcomes after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 26(5), 253 – 261.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280310001639722
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