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Neuropsychological Assessment of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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5. Conclusion

Group studies have revealed persisting neuropsychological impairments, particularly within the domains of attention, memory, and executive functions, in many, although not all, individuals who have sustained a moderate to severe TBI. Such deficits can have a profound impact on psychosocial and vocational functioning. Nevertheless, the presence, type, and pattern of deficits vary across individuals and no single neuropsychological tool has been shown to capture the full range and extent of deficits, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. A thorough evaluation of the data gathered from the assessment with consideration of psychometric issues and confounding variables is crucial to properly interpret any neuropsychological deficits as attributable to a TBI.

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Patry, B.N., Mateer, C.A. (2006). Neuropsychological Assessment of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. In: Young, G., Nicholson, K., Kane, A.W. (eds) Psychological Knowledge in Court. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25610-5_19

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