Severe adolescent head injury: implications for transition into adult life

Pediatr Neurol. 1988 Nov-Dec;4(6):337-41. doi: 10.1016/0887-8994(88)90079-3.

Abstract

This report describes the outcomes of 28 children who had severe head injuries between 13-18 years of age. All were unconscious at least 24 hours and have been followed at least 2 years after injury. At present, their ages range from 18 to 27 years. Their educational achievements, social activities, marital status, functional independence, and employment at follow-up are described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidents
  • Achievement
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cognition
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / physiopathology*
  • Employment
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Skills
  • Physical Fitness
  • Prognosis
  • Socioeconomic Factors