A Systematic Scoping Review of New Attention Problems Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Children.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To summarize existing knowledge about the characteristics of attention problems secondary to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of all severities in children. Methods: Computerized databases PubMed and PsychINFO and gray literature sources were used to identify relevant studies. Search terms were selected to identify original research examining new ADHD diagnosis or attention problems after TBI in children. Studies were included if they investigated any severity of TBI, assessed attention or ADHD after brain injury, investigated children as a primary or sub-analysis, and controlled for or excluded participants with preinjury ADHD or attention problems. Results: Thirty-nine studies were included in the review. Studies examined the prevalence of and risk factors f

SUBMITTER: Stojanovski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8631327 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature