Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen from a jolt, blow, or bump to the head. Many people get TBIs each year. TBIs can impact a person’s daily life, producing problems with their working memory (WM). WM is an important brain function that allows a person to hold information in the mind for a brief amount of time. Several factors influence the impact a TBI might have on WM, including the severity of the TBI, the length of time since the TBI happened, the age of the person when they experienced the TBI, and the part of the brain that was injured. WM problems after TBI can affect performance in school. Researchers are currently exploring methods to help people who have had TBIs with any WM issues they might experience, and some promising strategies have already been developed.
Source: Frontiers for Young Minds
Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7160095967