Accessing Treatment and Rehabilitation for Underserved Survivors of Brain Injury
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Interests: traumatic brain injury; trauma rehabilitation; intimate partner violence; strangulation and concussion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite submissions for a Special Issue dedicated to exploring the critical issue of accessing treatment and rehabilitation for underserved populations who have sustained brain injuries, including women who have experienced partner violence, incarcerated individuals, and people experiencing homelessness. Brain injuries, whether mild or severe, present unique challenges for those already facing social, economic, and systemic barriers to healthcare. This Special Issue aims to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives on the multifaceted barriers to care for these vulnerable groups, such as the lack of resources, stigma, and fragmented healthcare systems. We encourage authors to submit original research, case studies, policy analyses, and theoretical frameworks that examine innovative approaches, challenges, and strategies for improving access to appropriate treatment and rehabilitation. By fostering a broader understanding of these issues, this Special Issue seeks to contribute to the development of more inclusive, equitable, and effective healthcare policies and practices for individuals with brain injuries from marginalized communities.
Dr. Eve M. Valera
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- TBI
- brain injury
- partner violence
- incarcerated
- homeless
- rehabilitation
- strangulation
- criminal justice system
- barriers
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