Investigating the discrepancy between subjective and objective cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury: The role of psychological affect

• DOI: 10.3233/nre-162015
• Publication Date: 2017-10-10T19:36:41Z
• Authors: Christopher Byrne; Rudi Coetzer; Karen Addy
• Keywords: Affect; Acquired brain injury; Depression

Previous research examining the use of self-reported cognitive impairment as a reliable predictor actual objective (OCI) has provided mixed results.The current study aimed to examine potential discrepancy between subjective and in sample individuals with an acquired brain injury (ABI).Twenty-four participants, recruited from community service, completed neuropsychological assessment series self-report questionnaires assessing psychological affect perceived difficulties.Correlational analyses revealed no association impairment. Conversely, affect, such anxiety depression, was found be highly correlated A hierarchical regression analysis significant Objectively measured non-significant.These findings suggest that individual's experience their difficulties following ABI are not associated Clinicians may benefit considering other possible factors play more crucial role patient's appraisals impairments.