The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · Dec 1998
The effect of parental traumatic brain injury on parenting and child behavior.
To examine (1) the parenting skills of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their spouses, (2) the effects of parental TBI on children, and (3) the effects of parental TBI on levels of depression for all family members. ⋯ Parental TBI has select consequences for all family members: individuals with TBI, their spouses, and their children. Prospective clinical evaluations of family members and proactive interventions to maximize family adjustment and minimize affective distress are indicated.