Publications by authors named "Emily Livingston"
Article Synopsis
- Homeless and precariously housed individuals have a high rate of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), with a study in Vancouver documenting 175 TBIs among 326 participants over a year.
- Key incidents leading to TBIs included falls, assaults, and head impacts, with factors like acute intoxication and opioid dependence increasing TBI risk.
- The findings highlight a critical need for better healthcare strategies to address TBIs in this vulnerable population, underscoring the importance of targeted prevention efforts.
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is highly prevalent in homeless and precariously housed individuals, with 82.1% of a studied sample reporting a history of TBI, particularly linked to violence.
- The severity and timing of TBI, especially moderate or severe cases, are closely associated with the onset of homelessness and the duration of unstable housing.
- Females experienced a higher rate of TBIs due to physical abuse, highlighting a significant gender difference in the causes of TBI within this population.
Background: Homeless and precariously housed individuals experience a high burden of comorbid illnesses, and excess mortality. Cross-sectional studies report a high rate of cognitive impairment. Long-term trajectories have not been well investigated in this group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraumatic Brain Injury in Adolescents: Incidence and Correlates.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry
October 2017