10-year variability in high and low life satisfaction trajectories post-traumatic brain injury: a TBI model systems study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine how life satisfaction changes across the first 10 years following traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods

Participants included 1,941 individuals from the TBI Model Systems database with life satisfaction data at 1-, 5-, and 10-years post-TBI. Based on Satisfaction With Life Scale scores, individuals were characterized as having one of the five 10-year life satisfaction trajectories: 'Stable High,' 'Stable Low,' 'Increased to High,' 'Decreased to Low,' and 'Unstable.' These were analyzed for group differences in demographics and psychosocial and functional outcomes.

Results

Sixty percent participants had 'Stable High' or 'Increasing to High' trajectories. Approximately 25% had "Stable Low' or 'Decreasing to Low' trajectories, and approximately 15% h

SUBMITTER: O'Neil-Pirozzi TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12087904 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature