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2981185 
Journal Article 
Treatment of a patient with traumatic brain injury-related severe self-injurious behavior 
Freeman, T; High, WM 
2009 
Yes 
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
ISSN: 0885-9701 
24 
4 
292-296 
English 
19625868 
OBJECTIVE: Report a case of severe self-injurious behavior (SIB), paying special attention to treatment.

DESIGN: Case report.

PARTICIPANT: A 26-year-old woman (H.S.) 8 years post-traumatic brain injury with a history of severe SIB.

METHODS: H.S. was treated over a 22-week period with combined behavioral and psychopharmacological interventions.

RESULTS: Marked reduction in SIB was noted after the interventions were initiated.

CONCLUSION: Behavioral treatment and medications may be useful tools in the treatment of SIB after traumatic brain injury.