title: Traumatic brain injury: affecting family recovery.
abstract: Ongoing interest in how families adjust to traumatic events has encouraged much research, with varying results. Viewing the family process of adjustment from a systems perspective provides a workable model. The current article explores basic system tenets and provides data on varying adjustment issues for families. Results are consistent with current research trends and family data.
authors.affiliation: Meadowbrook of Chicago, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Leaf
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012803:Sick Role