Executive functions and attention 7years after severe childhood traumatic brain injury: Results of the Traumatisme Grave de l'Enfant (TGE) cohort.

Objectives: Severe childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to long-standing executive function and attention deficits, with negative consequences for participation, academic outcome and independence. This study aimed to assess executive function and attention 7 years after severe childhood TBI in comparison with a matched control group and to investigate associated factors.

Methods: Children (<15years) with severe accidental TBI consecutively admitted in a single trauma center over 3years were included in the Traumatisme Grave de l'Enfant (TGE) prospective longitudinal study.