![]() ![]() Older age at injury did not substantially alter the pattern of changes over time, except in employment. Whilst marital status remained surprisingly stable over time, approximately 30% reported difficulties in personal relationships. Only half of the sample returned to previous leisure activities and less than half were employed at each assessment time post-injury. Nevertheless, approximately 40% required more support than before their injury. Levels of independence in activities of daily living were high over the 10-year period, and up to 70 percent return to driving. Changes in cognitive, communication, behavioral and emotional functions were reported by approximately 60% of the sample at all time-points. Mobility outcomes were good in over 75 percent, with few participants requiring aids for mobility. Results: Fatigue and balance problems were the most common neurological symptoms, with reported rates decreasing only slightly over the 10-year period. Materials and Methods: One hundred and forty one patients with TBI were assessed at two, five, and 10 years post-injury using the Structured Outcome Questionnaire. The aim of this study was to examine aspects of function, previously shown to be affected following TBI, over a span of 10 years. However, there has been limited longitudinal research examining outcome beyond five years post-injury. Abstract Introduction: The deleterious consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) impair capacity to return to many avenues of premorbid life. ![]()
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