| Prediction of the effects of mild head injury: a message about the Kennard Principle. | |
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PMID: 3192717 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We surveyed assumptions with regard to the relation between age and outcome of head injury (a.k.a. the "Kennard Principle"). Two groups (N = 120) of practicing clinicians were sent background information about a mild to moderate head injury in which only the age of the patient varied and were asked to predict likely outcome (degree of impairment). Predicted outcome differed significantly, with an adolescent case judged much more likely to have serious impairment than a child case. Implications of the (mis)application of the Kennard Principle are discussed. |
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Authors:
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K Hart; D Faust |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical psychology Volume: 44 ISSN: 0021-9762 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Psychol Publication Date: 1988 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-01-12 Completed Date: 1989-01-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0217132 Medline TA: J Clin Psychol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 780-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Brown University. |
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Adolescent Adult Brain Concussion / psychology* Brain Damage, Chronic / psychology* Child Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders / psychology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Neuropsychological Tests* Risk Factors |
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