Comparison of executive functions and functional outcome between older patients with traumatic brain injury and normal older controls.

Context: The aim of this preliminary study was to assess the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older age on executive functioning and on their functional outcome. We also aimed to explore the influence of cognitive reserve (CR) and estimated premorbid cognitive functioning (EPCF) on these components.

Methods: A neuropsychological and functional assessment that included tests measuring , and and functional outcome was administered to 29 patients who sustained a mild or moderate TBI in older age and a group of 24 healthy older participants.