Traumatic brain injury in elderly and mental health implications: what can we prevent?
Journal Title: Journal of Geriatric Care and Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Traumatic brain injuries in elderly are a major health concern. The manifestations of traumatic brain injury may be different than that of adults, which often lead to misdiagnosis and hence inappropriate management. Trauma in elderly is preventable to a larger extent. The consequences of traumatic brain injury can be minimized through appropriate preventive measures. Many epidemiological studies revealed the fact of greying global population, which is more so in many Western countries. Hence, focussing on the preventive aspect of traumatic brain injury in elderly becomes the public health importance as it is likely to limit the disability, burden of care on caregivers as well as treatment related expenses on traumatic brain injury.
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Sujita Kumar Kar, Satyajit Panda
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