Characteristics of Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery in a Concussion Clinic Population.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion are a public health challenge with up to 30% of patients experiencing prolonged recovery. Pediatric patients presenting to concussion clinics often have ongoing impairments and may be at increased risk for persistent symptoms. Understanding this population is critical for improved prognostic estimates and optimal treatment.

Objective

To describe pediatric patients presenting to concussion clinics and characterize factors associated with their recovery.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study included patients enrolled at multicenter concussion specialty clinics from the Four Corners Youth Consortium from December 2017 to July 2019, with up to 12-month follow-up. Patients were

SUBMITTER: Rosenbaum PE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7670312 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature