Cognitive appraisal accuracy moderates the relationship between injury severity and psychosocial outcomes in traumatic brain injury

Abstract

The results suggest that brain injury outcomes may be improved when an individual is able to accurately assess limitations.

Relationship Between Psychiatric Disorders and 1-Year Psychosocial Outcome Following Traumatic Brain Injury

“…Gender was not related to outcome. These findings are consistent with previous research on the effects of age 5,9,62 and injury severity [13][14][15][62][63][64][65][66] and lack of effect for gender. 12,20 Previous studies have indicated that reduced limb functioning and other physical injuries are associated with less favorable outcome following TBI.…”

Overview of impaired facial affect recognition in persons with traumatic brain injury

“…Ganesalingam et al [20] suggest that the primary issue for the person with TBI is impaired self-regulatory behaviour, which ultimately interferes with maintaining friendships. Kervick and Kaemingk [21] emphasize inaccurate self-appraisal, while Groom et al [22] point to inappropriate behaviour and indifference as key elements in the breakdown of social relationships.…”

Metacognitive Monitoring in Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

“…The level of awareness maintained by individuals who have sustained TBI has important consequences for patient outcome and may influence the development of psychopathology, perceived quality of life, feelings of subjective well-being, vocational potential, adherence to rehabilitation efforts (e.g., medication compliance), and return to independent living (Evans, Sherer, Nick, Nakase-Richardson, & Yablon, 2005;Flashman & McAllister, 2002;Godfrey, Partridge, Knight, & Bishara, 1993;Kervick & Kaemingk, 2005;Ownsworth & Fleming, 2005;Prigatano, 1997;Sherer et al, 2003;Trahan, Pépin, & Hopps, 2006). The level of awareness maintained by individuals who have sustained TBI has important consequences for patient outcome and may influence the development of psychopathology, perceived quality of life, feelings of subjective well-being, vocational potential, adherence to rehabilitation efforts (e.g., medication compliance), and return to independent living (Evans, Sherer, Nick, Nakase-Richardson, & Yablon, 2005;Flashman & McAllister, 2002;Godfrey, Partridge, Knight, & Bishara, 1993;Kervick & Kaemingk, 2005;Ownsworth & Fleming, 2005;Prigatano, 1997;Sherer et al, 2003;Trahan, Pépin, & Hopps, 2006).…”