Publications by Emily M Livingston

Publications by authors named "Emily M Livingston"

EClinicalMedicine

February 2022

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.

Can J Psychiatry

March 2022

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.

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry

October 2017