ABSTRACT Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a heterogeneous condition in terms of pathophysiology and clinical course. Outcomes from moderate to severe TBI (msTBI) remain poor despite concerted research efforts....
Healthcare choices following mild traumatic brain injury in Australia
4 July 2022
Research papers, Clinical care, Concussion, Persisting Post Concussion Symptoms
Author(s): Jacinta Thorne, Shaun Markovic, HuiJun Chih, Elizabeth Thomas, Amanda Jeferson, Samar Aoun, Melinda Fitzgerald and Sarah Hellewell
ABSTRACT Background: Accurate data on the types of healthcare people seek in the early stages following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in Australia is lacking. We sought to investigate the...
Nonpharmacological treatment of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis and guideline recommendation
9 November 2021
Research papers, Clinical care, Concussion, Persisting Post Concussion Symptoms
Author(s): Hana Malá Rytter, Heidi J. Graff, Henriette K. Henriksen, Nicolai Aaen, Jan Hartvigsen, Morten Hoegh, Ivan Nisted; Erhard Trillingsgaard Næss-Schmidt, Lisbeth Lund Pedersen, Henrik Winther Schytz, Mille Møller Thastum, Bente Zerlang, Henriette Edemann Callesen
Key Points of this Research Article Research Question What is the evidence for nonpharmacological interventions to treat persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS)? Findings Following a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19...
Can predictive markers assist in early detection of children at risk for persisting symptoms and their response to prevention and intervention?
26 August 2021
Current research, MRFF research grants, Clinical care, Concussion, Paediatric
This MRFF research grant seeks to improve personalised management of child concussion and further symptoms.
The Epworth HealthCare Rehabilitation Concussion Clinic was developed to assess and manage individuals experiencing persisting symptoms post-concussion (known as post-concussion syndrome). Whilst the majority of patients recover post-concussion, approximately 10%...
Post-concussion states: How do we improve our patients’ outcomes? An Australian perspective
24 September 2020
Research papers, Clinical care
Author(s): Elizabeth Thomas, Melinda Fitzgerald & Gill Cowen
There is limited data surrounding incidence and prevalence of concussion and the resulting post-concussion states. This creates difficulty when investigating ways to optimise patient management. It is proposed that a...
Does Australia have a concussion ‘epidemic’?
10 January 2020
Research papers, Clinical care, Concussion
Author(s): Thomas, Elizabeth & Fitzgerald, Melinda & Cowen, Gill.
Concussion is a clinical diagnosis with variable presentations. To further understand this condition, improve diagnosis and management and establish its cost to society, long-term nationwide data collection is required, allowing...
Impact of rehabilitation on self-concept following traumatic brain injury: An exploratory systematic review of intervention methodology and efficacy
21 November 2014
Research papers, Clinical care
Author(s): Ownsworth, Tamara & Haslam, Catherine.
To date, reviews of rehabilitation efficacy after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have overlooked the impact on sense of self, focusing instead on functional impairment and psychological distress. The present review...
Traumatic brain injury–the need for support and follow up.
21 May 2005
Research papers, Clinical care, Concussion
Author(s): Olver, John
Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is the commonest type of brain injury. It is sometimes difficult to select patients who require ongoing follow up to avoid the sequelae of MTBI....
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