Hidden Scars: The impact of torture, traumatic brain injury, and PTSD on executive functions - a narrative review
Introduction: Victims of torture are often subjected to physical violence, which can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD. Executive functions encompass a complex set of higher cognitive abilities that include memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, planning, reasoning, and pro...
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| Main Authors: | Miguel Diaz, Inger Wallin Lundell |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Torture |
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| Online Access: | https://tidsskrift.dk/torture-journal/article/view/152750 |
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