Dr. Hammond’s research and advocacy focuses on the longterm issues confronting individuals with disability and treatment effectiveness.
Clinical Interests
- Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Spasticity due to brain injury or stroke, Irritability and aggression due to brain injury, Prognosis and recovery after brain injury
Dr. Hammond’s research focuses on the longterm issues confronting individuals with disability due to brain injury and spinal cord injury, and effectiveness of treatments. Particular areas of focus include: irritability, aggression, emotional control, relationships and marriage, electoral participation, prognosis, trajectory, and longterm outcomes.
Dr. Hammond's research is informing a transition in the care of brain injury to focus on brain injury as a chronic condition to more proactively and comprehensively meet the needs for people living with the chronic effects of brain injury.
Expertise:
- Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research