Abstract
This review provides a framework for understanding the predictive power and validity of neuropsychological tests which have been correlated with psychosocial outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Besides the methodological shortcomings of previous studies, reliance on single neuropsychological test scores or traditional measures alone may be a shortsighted approach. Multivariate and multidimensional procedures using a variety of metabolic, demographic, and neuropsychological measures may result in more accurate predictions of real-world behavior. Greater attention to the sensitivity of predictive measures and the required time frame for which prediction is sought is also necessary. It is further recommended that psychosocial outcome measures be chosen which encompass a broader definition of productivity and are more reflective of the many dimensions of community integration after TBI.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.