Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a prison population: a systematic review

Conall O'Rourke, Mark Linden, Maria Lohan, Jackie Bates-Gaston

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Abstract

Objective: To systematically explore the literature surrounding TBI in adult prison populations. Method: Twenty six studies spanning six countries were included. All studies were published in peer reviewed journals and sampled adults from general prison populations (aged 18+). Results: Only seven studies employed valid and reliable measures of TBI. The presence of TBI related problems such as aggression, depression, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, and neurocognitive deficits were evident within prisoner samples.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventFirst International Paediatric Brain Injury Society Conference - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Sep 201518 Sep 2015

Conference

ConferenceFirst International Paediatric Brain Injury Society Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLiverpool
Period16/09/201518/09/2015

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