Project

Recovery from post-concussion syndrome following mild traumatic brain injury.

After a MTBI, it is generally accepted that there may be some acute symptomatology which is generally termed post-concussion syndrome (PCS). PCS refers to a constellation of symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, reduced concentration, sleep disturbance, anxiety, sensitivity to noise and light, double or blurred vision and depression. Of those individuals who suffer from PCS after MTBI the majority will return to normal functioning within one to three months. While the majority recover, an estimated 10% to 20% of individuals who sustain a MTBI show persistent PCS symptoms beyond three months. Research using psychophysiological and neuropsychological testing will attempt to shed light on the causes of persistent PCS.

Additional Research Interests

Assessment and treatment of Violent Offenders Anti-social Personality Disorder I am currently employed 1 day per week with the Dept of Correctional Services as a senior forensic psychologist & undertake some private practice work in the area of forensic pre-sentence assessment reports.

Selected Publications

Broomhall, L.G.J. (2005) “Acquired Sociopathy: a neuropsychological study of executive dysfunction in violent offenders”. Psychiatry, Psychology & Law. Vol 12 No. 2 2005.

Conference Presentations

Broomhall, L.G.J. (2005) “Executive functions, offence typology and psychopathy: implications for treatment of violent offenders”. 11th Annual Conference of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychology. Melbourne November 2005.

Broomhall, L.G.J (2006) "Assessment and Treatment of Violent Offenders" 23rd annual conference of the Australian & New Zealand Psychiatry, Psychology & Law.
Lorne, Victoria November 2006.

Contact Details

School of Psychology
Flinders University of South Australia
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, South Australia 5001

Office: 349 Social Sciences North
Phone: (+61 8) 8201 5870
Fax: (+61 8) 8201 3877
Email: luke.broomhall@flinders.edu.au