UNASSIGNED: Abstract Purpose: Most studies of quality-of-life (QoL) after @entity131 ( @entity131 ) reveal a largely negative picture, yet some survivors show positive changes (PC). Understanding PC in QoL may assist clinicians in facilitating post-injury adjustment. This study aimed to prospectively explore changes in QoL from pre- to post-injury, identify those with PC and examine predictive and associated factors. Methods: Ninety-five @entity1 , recruited from consecutive admissions to a rehabilitation hospital, were prospectively assessed at least once over the first 4 years post-injury. Measures of QoL, @entity146 , coping style and psychosocial outcome were administered at each assessment. Results: @entity1 ' mean QoL was in the average range @entity130 and at follow-up. A third demonstrated PC post-injury, which tended to remain stable. PC @entity1 tended to rate their relatives as of greater importance than other @entity1 , but did not rate their health as high. Group membership was not predicted by @entity130 demographic or injury factors, but it was significantly associated with psychosocial and functional outcome. Conclusions: Even after a significant @entity1545 , some individuals show sustained improved QoL. Factors such as lack of 'good old days' bias and increased value placed on family may have important clinical utility.

A longitudinal examination of positive changes in quality-of-life after XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'Participants'] @entity1545 :: ('MESH:D020214', 'Disease') :: ['brain injury'] @entity131 :: ('MESH:D001930', 'Disease') :: ['TBI', 'traumatic brain injury'] @entity146 :: ('MESH:D001523', 'Disease') :: ['psychiatric disorders'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['pre-injury']
@entity131 :: (MESH:D001930,Disease) :: ['traumatic brain injury']
