作者: Stephanie A. Kolakowsky-Hayner , Kimberly Bellon , Yvonne Yang
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-161368
关键词: Poison control 、 Traumatic brain injury 、 Public health 、 Suicide prevention 、 Psychiatry 、 Medicine 、 Medical emergency 、 Occupational safety and health 、 Injury prevention 、 Human factors and ergonomics 、 Cognitive skill
摘要: BACKGROUND: The top three causes of fatal unintentional injuries are falls, motor vehicle crashes, and being struck against or by objects persons. These etiologies also happen to be the leading TBI, a serious public health problem, in US. Reduced cognitive functioning, poor decision making, increased risk taking, disinhibition, diminished safety skills substance use, place individuals with TBI at an for subsequent injuries. caregiving, psychological, social financial burden initial is enormous. Unintentional post-TBI add that significantly. Many can prevented simple education environment lifestyle changes. Injury prevention requires collaboration among many. OBJECTIVE: This literature review will share information regarding potential triggers after identify issues. many impacts these reviewed. Best practices presented. CONCLUSION: Ultimately, education, discussion, awareness across multiple stakeholders aid preventing TBI. Language: en