Relationship between cognitive capabilities and social participation among people with traumatic brain injury.
This study attempts to determine the relationship between cognitive capabilities and social participation, over a 1-year period, among people who have experienced traumatic brain-injury (TBI). Using the Disability Creation Process as a basis for making hypotheses, three research questions were examined: (1) Do cognitive capabilities improve over time?; (2) Does social participation improve over time?; and (3) Are these two concepts related over time? The results and their clinical implications on rehabilitation are discussed, along with the limitations of this study.
Pépin
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Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec, PQ, Canada.
Dumont
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Hopps
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012917:Social Adjustment