The Impact of Family Resilience on Mental and Physical Health Outcomes Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Individuals

By
Zhengyang Zhou
Lindsay Sullivan
Ruoyuan Qian
Bo Lu
Eric A. Sribnick
Gary A. Smith
K. Luan Phan
Scott A. Langenecker
Frederick P. Rivara
Henry Xiang
April 13, 2026
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Jama Network Open

Objective:

To examine the association between medically diagnosed pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mental and physical health outcomes, and to evaluate the moderating effect of family resilience.

Key Findings:

Higher family resilience is associated with decreased odds of adverse mental and physical health outcomes following pediatric TBI.
Family resilience moderates the relationship between TBI and outcomes such as anxiety and chronic pain.

Interpretation:

Family resilience serves as a protective factor that can mitigate the negative health impacts of pediatric TBI, suggesting the importance of fostering resilient family environments.

Limitations:

Cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Exclusion of children with comorbid conditions may affect generalizability.

Conclusion:

Enhancing family resilience may improve health outcomes for children and adolescents following TBI, highlighting the need for supportive family interventions.

The Impact of Family Resilience on Mental and Physical Health Outcomes Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Individuals

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The Impact of Family Resilience on Mental and Physical Health Outcomes Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Individuals

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