Abstract

This paper presents preliminary findings regarding the experience of women following traumatic brain injury. Without this research there is a risk that clinical care, policy development and advocacy services will not effectively accommodate women with traumatic brain injury.

Author Details

Kate M. O'Reilly, MCR, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia

Sigma Membership

Omicron at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Gender, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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I am woman: Gender specific issues for Australian women following traumatic brain injury

Melbourne, Australia

This paper presents preliminary findings regarding the experience of women following traumatic brain injury. Without this research there is a risk that clinical care, policy development and advocacy services will not effectively accommodate women with traumatic brain injury.