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Alexithymia as a risk factor for poor emotional outcomes in adults with acquired brain injury

Emotional disorders are pervasive in the acquired brain injury (ABI) population, adversely affecting quality of life and rehabilitation. This study aimed to explore the unique associative effects of alexithymia as measured by the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire.

Citation:
Fynn DM, Preece DA, ....... Becerra R. Alexithymia as a risk factor for poor emotional outcomes in adults with acquired brain injury. Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2022:33(10)1-22.

Keywords:
Acquired brain injury; Adjustment; Alexithymia; DASS-21; PAQ

Abstract:
Emotional disorders are pervasive in the acquired brain injury (ABI) population, adversely affecting quality of life and rehabilitation. This study aimed to explore the unique associative effects of alexithymia as measured by the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire.