Area deprivation index association with estimation of preinjury functioning in children with acquired brain injury

Key Points

• To explore how area deprivation affects the estimation of preinjury functioning in children with acquired brain injury.
• Used an observational design to assess preinjury functioning.
• Evaluated the role of area deprivation index in analysis.
• Conducted neuropsychological evaluations with attention to socioeconomic factors.
• Identified significant associations between area deprivation and preinjury functioning.
• Highlighted the importance of social determinants in neuropsychological assessment.
• Proposed that area deprivation may influence recovery outcomes.