Consensus on the management of traumatic brain injury in older adults: Results from a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the world population is rapidly becoming older, the incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is increasing among older adults with vast implications for brain health of older adults in Europe. Due to differences from younger patients, there are areas of uncertainty in the assessment, diagnosis and management of TBI in older adults.

Research question

To reach a consensus among experts on statements regarding the definition of old age, assessment, diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injury in older adults.

Materials and methods

A modified Delphi method consisting of two online rounds was organised, followed by an in-person meeting. Consensus was defined as >75 % agreement. In the second online round the experts were able to view their first asse

SUBMITTER: Lagares A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12296501 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature