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The association between adverse childhood experiences and adult traumatic brain injury/concussion: a scoping review.

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Abstract
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Adverse childhood experiences are significant risk factors for physical and mental illnesses in adulthood. Traumatic brain injury/concussion is a challenging condition where pre-injury factors may affect recovery. The association between childhood adversity and traumatic brain injury/concussion has not been previously reviewed. The research question addressed is: What is known from the existing literature about the association between adverse childhood experiences and traumatic brain injury/concussion in adults?

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Disability and rehabilitation
Number of Pages
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1-7
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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0963-8288
DOI
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10.1080/09638288.2018.1424957
Short Title
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Disabil Rehabil
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