TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN FAMILIES FROM CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS

This article presents information regarding the epidemiology of trauma tic brain injury (TBI) in culturally diverse populations and factors t hat must be considered when providing services to these persons and th eir families (eg. language, level of acculturation, family values). Is sues of assessment and treatment are also discussed. Recommendations f or education and training of rehabilitation professionals and for prov iding effective clinical interventions to culturally diverse people wi th TBI and their families are provided.