Personality Traits as a Variable in the Recovery of Patients With Acquired Brain Injury

This study aims to evaluate the potential effects of premorbid personality on the short- and long-term global cognitive recovery in patients with severe acquired brain injury (sABI) or stroke. The secondary aims are to assess the effects of premorbid personality on the sort- and long-term recovery in autonomy (disability), cognitive functions, psycho-behavioral functioning, motor skills, and social participation. Evaluate the incidence of premorbid personality alterations. Investigate personality changes 12-18 months after the neurological event.

Participants included in the study will undergo cognitive, motor, psychological, behavioral, personality, and disability assessments at different time points following the neurological event: T0: Initial assessment upon admission to the rehabilitation facility; within 90 days of the event for patients with severe acquired brain injury (sABI), as soon as cognitive evaluation becomes feasible (LCF ≥ 6); within 30 days of the event for stroke patients, as soon as cognitive assessment is possible. T1: At discharge from the inpatient rehabilitation program, provided that at least 30 days have passed since the initial assessment (T0). T2: At 12 months post-event for stroke patients and at 18 months post-event for patients with ABI.