Predictors of financial capacity and risk of exploitation after TBI

The primary objective of this study will be to examine psychological and cognitive characteristics associated with financial capacity and exploitative risk for adults with TBI. Secondary objectives are to assess characteristics including depression and sociodemographics known to be associated with elevated risk. The study will be inviting care partners to answer questions in regard to the decision-making and general attitude about finances. SEMTBIS participants and their care partners are known to have similar socioeconomic and experiential challenges. This site-specific study will focus on financial vulnerability to abuse and exploitation of these underserved individuals known to have limited resources. This community based study will enroll individuals meeting inclusion criteria including at least 12 months post-injury, minimum of 18 years old, English speaking, and ability to consent and complete questionnaires. Consistent with prior research, care partners will be identified by our TBIMS participants as someone who knows them well and is actively involved in our research registry. We expect to enroll 150 dyads of family members and participants with TBI.