Traumatic Brain Injury and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study of Incarcerated Adults

Informed by the health-based model of desistance, the current study undertook a preliminary investigation into whether TBI impacted levels of HRQoL in incarcerated adults who are preparing to be released from prison. The following research question guided the study: Do incarcerated adults with a lifetime history of TBI report lower HRQoL compared with incarcerated individuals without a TBI history? We hypothesized that TBI would have a negative association with an individual’s HRQoL. These study findings can help contribute further understanding into whether HRQoL is a factor to consider when tailoring interventions for individuals with TBI who are preparing for release back to the community.