The psychometric measures to assess aggressive dimension following traumatic brain injury A review

Background: higher level of aggression and antisocial behavior are frequent following head trauma, due to specific brain alterations. Many tests are used to assess this aspect. A descriptive review was conducted on the main tests used to detect the appearance of aggressive dimensions following traumatic brain injury. Review summary: we searched on PubMed and Web of Science databases and screening references of included studies and review articles for additional citations. From initial 723 publications, only 7 met our search criteria. Findings showed that various psychometric tools are used to assess aggressiveness and its subdomains, following head trauma. Conclusions: further investigation are necessary to clarify whether these tools ensure a reliable diagnosis in order to make an early intervention and reduce violent behavior and its development.

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This study conducted a descriptive review on tests used to detect aggressive dimensions following traumatic brain injury, finding various psychometric tools for assessment. Further investigation is needed to clarify the reliability of these tools for early intervention and reduction of violent behavior.