Brain injury in a forensic psychiatry population

Colantonio, Angela; Stamenova, Vess; Abramowitz, Carolyn; Clarke, David M.; Christensen, Bruce K.

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“…Among studies looking at the prevalence of TBI among females offenders (Bogner & Corrigan, 2009; Brewer‐Smyth et al., 2004; Colantonio et al., 2007, 2014; Diamond, Harzke, Magaletta, Cummins, & Frankowski, 2007; Ferguson et al., 2012; Gunter et al., 2009; Hawley & Maden, 2003; Hux et al., 1998; Lewis, Pincus, Feldman, Jackson, & Bard, 1986; Perron & Howard, 2008; Sarapata, Herrmann, Johnson, & Aycock, 1998; Slaughter, Fann, & Ehde, 2003), the rates vary from 9.5% (Perron & Howard, 2008) to 100% (Lewis et al., 1986). A rate of 100% was found in a very small sample of two women.…”

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“…The rate of 21% found in our study is thus lower than previous findings. There are several possible reasons for this result: definitions of TBI are not always the same and lead to differences in reported rates (e.g., some studies define TBI as any head injury, whereas some consider TBI only if there has been a LOC); the populations studied are not similar and the purposes of the studies differ (e.g., in Colantonio's study (Colantonio et al., 2007)), the aim was to evaluate the prevalence of TBI among a forensic psychiatry population).…”

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“…The prevalence of 21% found in this study confirms previous findings published in Canada and the United States (Bogner & Corrigan, 2009; Brewer‐Smyth et al., 2004; Colantonio et al., 2007, 2014; Diamond et al., 2007; Ferguson et al., 2012; Gunter et al., 2009; Hawley & Maden, 2003; Hux et al., 1998; Lewis et al., 1986; Perron & Howard, 2008; Sarapata et al., 1998; Slaughter et al., 2003). As data about the prevalence of TBI are lacking for Europe, it is hazardous to compare our findings with the prevalence of a history of TBI in the general population in France (Tagliaferri, Compagnone, Korsic, Servadei, & Kraus, 2006).…”

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“…Only two studies on the prevalence of TBI among female offenders used an exclusively female population (Brewer‐Smyth & Burgess, 2008; Brewer‐Smyth, Burgess, & Shults, 2004). In the few studies which included men and more than 10 women, the prevalence of TBI among female offenders ranged between 9.5% and 72% (Brewer‐Smyth & Burgess, 2008; Brewer‐Smyth et al., 2004; Colantonio, Stamenova, Abramowitz, Clarke, & Christensen, 2007; Colantonio et al., 2014; Ferguson, Pickelsimer, Corrigan, Bogner, & Wald, 2012; Hawley & Maden, 2003; Hux, Bond, Skinner, Belau, & Sanger, 1998; Perron & Howard, 2008). These prevalences can be considered much higher that one would expect if the usual gender ratio were taken into account (the rate of TBI among men is twice the rate among women).…”

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Traumatic brain injury among female offenders in a prison population: results of the FleuryTBI study

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AimThe study was designed to estimate the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a French prison population of female offenders, study the variables known to be associated with TBI, and compare our results with those obtained among male offenders as described in a previous paper.ParticipantsAll female offenders (adults and juveniles) consecutively admitted to Fleury‐Mérogis prison over a 3‐month period were included in the study.MethodDuring the admission procedure, female offenders were interviewed by healthcare staff using a self‐reported questionnaire.ResultsIn all, 100 female offenders were included. The rate of self‐reported TBI was high, with a prevalence of 21%. The first cause of TBI was violence related (35%) and a majority of female offenders with a history of TBI reported having sustained more than one TBI. When compared with those who did not report a TBI, epilepsy and use of alcohol were higher among female offenders with a history of TBI. Perceived health was significantly worse for women who reported a TBI.ConclusionsThis study findings provide additional evidence that TBI among offender populations is serious and that specific actions need to be developed and implemented in correctional settings such as screening for TBI upon arrival.

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“…To date, the majority of studies appear to indicate the rate of TBI may be significantly higher than that found in the general population (Magaletta, Diamond, Dietz, & Jahnke, 2006;Colantonio, Stamenova, Abramowitz, Clarke, & Christensen, 2007). Among research studies with relatively small samples, rates of TBI have ranged from 8% for a group of 13 non-violent offenders (Leon-Carrion & Ramos, 2003) up to 100% for a sample of 15 inmates on death row (Lewis et al, 1986).…”

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Executive Functioning in an Incarcerated Sample

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING IN AN INCARCERATED SAMPLEAbigail A. Bernett, M.A.Marquette University, 2012 Incarcerated adults in the United States represent a significant segment of the population, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in incarcerated populations has been identified as an area of public health concern. However, not much is known about it because research investigating TBI in incarcerated populations has focused primarily on its relationship to violent behavior. The existing research suggests that a history of TBI may be related to later violent behavior, criminal activity, mental health problems, and poorer institutional and community adjustment. Further, some of the cognitive deficits found in the general population following TBI, including executive dysfunction, have also been found in incarcerated populations. The purpose of the current study was to address a gap in the research by examining the relationship between TBI and executive functioning in a sample of adults incarcerated in the Federal Prison System. The study aimed to describe the neurocognitive functioning of the sample in the domains of IQ, executive functioning, verbal memory, attention, and motor skills. Further, hypotheses based on the theory of cognitive reserve were tested regarding the relationships between TBI, executive functioning, and institution behavior. Overall, the sample demonstrated average performance across the majority of cognitive domains tested. The range of scores in all domains spanned from profound impairment to superior performance. Multivariate analysis of variance was used to look for differences in executive functioning across varying levels of TBI severity, though no significant difference was found. Regression analyses found that lower cognitive reserve was associated with lower executive functioning, though structural equation modeling did not support a relationship between executive functioning and subsequent institutional behavior. Caveats in interpreting test scores, particularly in the domain of executive functioning, are discussed, along with possible explanations for differences in cognitive functioning across incarcerated subgroups. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that correctional institutions increase screening and cognitive testing of individuals who present with risk factors for possible executive dysfunction (e.g., history of violent offenses, TBI) in order to better classify the inmate population. Further, individualized treatment and the incorporation of programming that specifically targets executive dysfunction are recommended.

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Engaging with Forensic Populations

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2018

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience

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Brain injury in a forensic psychiatry population

Abstract: This study provides evidence to support routine screening for a history of TBI in forensic psychiatry.

Cited by 41 publications

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Traumatic brain injury among female offenders in a prison population: results of the FleuryTBI study

Traumatic brain injury among female offenders in a prison population: results of the FleuryTBI study

Traumatic Brain Injury and Executive Functioning in an Incarcerated Sample

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