Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Ann Phys Rehabil Med · Mar 2021
Observational StudyPotential for recovery between 4 and 8 years after a severe traumatic brain injury. Data from the PariS-TBI longitudinal study.
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of complex and persistent disability. Yet, long-term change in global functioning and determinants of this change remain unclear. ⋯ Most participants with severe TBI in the present sample showed a late improvement (4 to 8 years post-injury) in global functioning. Of the socio-demographic and injury-related factors, only more years of education was associated with improvement in global functioning. Decreased anxiety and depression symptoms were associated with improved global functioning. Targeting interventions to enhance resilience may be the most effective in the long-term after severe TBI.