Read the transcript,https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/RLS-Language%2C%20Location%20%26%20Life%20After%20Brain%20Injury%20in%20Hispanic%20Communities-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
A compelling study from Kessler Foundation and its partners in the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System investigates how nativity—whether a Hispanic individual with TBI was born in the U.S. or abroad—affects their ability to engage in work, education, or volunteer activities. With 706 participants from diverse backgrounds, the research reveals that productivity after TBI is not just about where someone was born, but also about where they live and the language spoken in their community.
In this episode of Real-Life Science, we explore these findings and their valuable takeaways for caregivers, clinicians, and anyone impacted by TBI, emphasizing the role of community, language, and support in recovery.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators:
Lead: Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Anthony%20Lequerica
Amanda Botticello, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/found…icello-phd-mph
John O’Neill, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John-ONeill
Jean Lengenfelder, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jean%20Lengenfelder
Denise Krch, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch
Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%…0Chiaravalloti
Read this Real-Life Science summary at kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/…ing%202024.pdf
Read the complete scientific article: Relationship Between Hispanic Nativity, Residential Environment, and Productive Activity Among Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury: A TBI Model Systems Study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29863616
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This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in July 2025.
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