Few studies consider the hospital-to-home transition process for women with traumatic brain injury.
We collected prospective data from 25 women at discharge and then 1, 3, and 6 months later.
We describe sentinel life events reported by women with traumatic brain injury during the transition phase.
Two events—reduced therapy access and return to activity—influenced community integration.
About one third of women had clinically significant depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms.
Examining life events (eg, returning to work) may facilitate successful transitions.