Violence, abuse, and neglect among people with traumatic brain injuries.
BACKGROUND
Violence, abuse, and neglect (VAN) among people with physical and other disabilities has been reported; however, little is known about VAN experiences among people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).


METHODS
Nine people who reported experiencing VAN post-TBI were interviewed for this phenomenological study. The data were analyzed to understand VAN as experienced by those with TBI.


RESULTS
Participants detailed many VAN experiences along with contributing factors, barriers in obtaining help, and recommendations for improving preventive and assistance services.


CONCLUSIONS
Greater efforts are needed to identify and prevent VAN among people with TBI. Services following VAN must be improved.
Reichard
Audrey A
AA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response, Atlanta, GA, USA. AReichard@cdc.gov
Langlois
Jean A
JA
Sample
Pat L
PL
Wald
Marlena M
MM
Pickelsimer
E Elisabeth
EE
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000786:Anger; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012742:Sex Offenses; D012944:Social Support; D014754:Violence