B-165: Neurorehabilitation of Incarcerated Females With Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract
Objective: Among incarcerated females, rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) far exceed the general population. Following a TBI, lack of impulse control, memory, and diminished cognitive functioning are observed. These deficits are often present among incarcerated females and can increase risk of recidivism post-incarceration. Developing gender-specific neuropsychological rehabilitation interventions that target the commonly observed deficits in cognitive functioning improve psychosocial functioning in female inmates. Method/Data Selection: A systematic literature review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines to synthesize peer-reviewed findings across APA PsycInfo and Google Scholar. Search terms included “neurorehabilitation AND female AND offenders OR incarceration AND TBI”. Excluded articles contained only male populations. Included articles regarded neurorehabilitation strategies for incarcerated women with TBI. Eight articles from 2017 to 2024 met criteria. Results/Data Synthesis: Cognitive impairments from TBI can have compounding negative impacts on female inmates in an already volatile environment. Currently, there is no standardized neurorehabilitation method for female inmates with TBI. Deficits in memory, impulsivity, behavioral inhibition, planning, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility can have harmful consequences such as increased interpersonal inmate violence, increased time-served, lower functional outcomes, and recidivism if not properly…
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