Culturally Sensitive Approaches for People with Brain Injury

A brief summary of current research.

Common Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury Among Ethnic Minorities with TBI

Pappadis, MR. Sander, AM, Struchen, MA, Leung, P, & Smith, DW. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 26 (4), pp 301-311.

Educational and cultural factors are important when developing treatment interventions for people with TBI. Rehabilitation specialists should check that treatment goasl are consistent with cultural values and expectations. Otherwise, misconceptions due to ethnic differences can hinder the success of treatment.

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