Psychological constructs from the Fear Avoidance Model and Beyond as predictors for persisting symptoms after concussion: An integrative review
Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury, refers to the transient alteration of neurological function caused by a sudden, biomechanically applied force to the head or body. In the United States, it is estimated that 4 million concussions occur each year with as many as 50% of cases unreported.1 Although the majority of patients fully recover within the first several weeks of injury, 10-30% of individuals experience persisting symptoms after concussion (PSaC) and report impairments months to years post-injury that often require continued rehabilitation. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 22, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Katherine E. Buzzanca-Fried, Aliyah Snyder, Russell M. Bauer, Jane Morgan-Daniel, Christopher Perez de Corcho, Russell Addeo, Sarah Lahey, Zachary Houck, Jason M. Beneciuk Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Applicability and clinical utility of the German rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaire in proxies of children after traumatic brain injury: an instrument validation study
The German Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ) can be used to assess post-concussion symptoms (PCS) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in adults, adolescents, and children. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - April 19, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Fabian Bockhop, Sven Greving, Marina Zeldovich, Ugne Krenz, Katrin Cunitz, Dagmar Timmermann, Matthias Kieslich, Nada Andelic, Anna Buchheim, Inga K. Koerte, Maike Roediger, Knut Brockmann, Michaela V. Bonfert, Steffen Berweck, Michael Lendt, Michael Stae Tags: Research Source Type: research
Case Characterization and Perceptions of Athletic Trainers Regarding Medical Disqualification Following Concussion
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight that nearly half of participants were involved in an MDQ case following concussion and navigated this process without guidelines. Given this, multiple factors were considered to evaluate the patient's well-being holistically. The number of ATs involved in MDQ cases following concussion and factors that guided this process warrant further research to develop evidence-based recommendations that assist clinicians in these difficult decisions.PMID:38632834 | DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0567.23 (Source: J Athl Train)
Source: J Athl Train - April 18, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Michelle L Weber Rawlins Tamara C Valovich McLeod Kimberly Detwiler Julianne D Schmidt Source Type: research
Case Characterization and Perceptions of Athletic Trainers Regarding Medical Disqualification Following Concussion
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight that nearly half of participants were involved in an MDQ case following concussion and navigated this process without guidelines. Given this, multiple factors were considered to evaluate the patient's well-being holistically. The number of ATs involved in MDQ cases following concussion and factors that guided this process warrant further research to develop evidence-based recommendations that assist clinicians in these difficult decisions.PMID:38632834 | DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0567.23 (Source: Journal of Athletic Training)
Source: Journal of Athletic Training - April 18, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Michelle L Weber Rawlins Tamara C Valovich McLeod Kimberly Detwiler Julianne D Schmidt Source Type: research
Case Characterization and Perceptions of Athletic Trainers Regarding Medical Disqualification Following Concussion
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight that nearly half of participants were involved in an MDQ case following concussion and navigated this process without guidelines. Given this, multiple factors were considered to evaluate the patient's well-being holistically. The number of ATs involved in MDQ cases following concussion and factors that guided this process warrant further research to develop evidence-based recommendations that assist clinicians in these difficult decisions.PMID:38632834 | DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0567.23 (Source: J Athl Train)
Source: J Athl Train - April 18, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Michelle L Weber Rawlins Tamara C Valovich McLeod Kimberly Detwiler Julianne D Schmidt Source Type: research
Evaluating olfactory function and quality of life in patients with traumatic brain injury
Key points
Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) had worse olfactory quality of life (QoL) and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 scores compared to a normal cohort.
A worse olfactory QoL correlated with concussion symptom burden.
Olfactory dysfunction among TBI patients should be addressed to improve overall outcomes. (Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology)
Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - April 15, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Amelia S. Lawrence,
Rahul Alapati,
Sarah F. Wagoner,
Antonio Bon Nieves,
Cole Bird,
Robert Wright,
Shah Jafri,
Michael Rippee,
Jennifer A. Villwock Tags: RESEARCH NOTE Source Type: research
Serum Neurofilament light chain, inflammatory markers, and kynurenine metabolites in patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms: A cohort study
This study aims to investigate these biomarkers in PPCS patients, elucidating their relevance in the prolonged phase of concussion. (Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences)
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - April 13, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Peter Preben Eggertsen, Johan Palmfeldt, Asger Roer Pedersen, Oana-Veronica Frederiksen, Rikke Katrine Jentoft Olsen, J ørgen Feldbæk Nielsen Source Type: research
The search for blood-biomarkers of persistent post-concussion symptoms
Prolonged symptoms following concussion, commonly called persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), are a major public health burden that occur in up to an estimated 30% of all individuals that experience a concussion (a form of mild traumatic brain injury; mTBI) [1]. Despite this prevalence, the underlying pathophysiology and mechanism of PPCS are still unknown. This lack of knowledge significantly impairs clinician's abilities to identify patients at risk for developing PPCS and objectively monitor patients with PPCS and has also prevented development of therapeutics to reduce symptoms and thus limit the significant per...
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - April 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Timothy B. Meier Source Type: research
A Grounded Theory of Youth Athlete Concussion Under-Reporting Decisions
CONCLUSIONS: A theoretical grounded model for youth sport-related concussion under-reporting highlights the complexity of the decision-making process. This study offers a new framework for understanding why youth athletes may hide concussion symptoms. The model offers potential to be used to develop concussion interventions and tools for improved decision-making, and to address issues of risk and responsibility concerning concussion reporting.PMID:38604573 | DOI:10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102646 (Source: Psychology of Sport and Exercise)
Source: Psychology of Sport and Exercise - April 11, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kaleigh Pennock Katherine Tamminen Braeden McKenzie Lynda Mainwaring Source Type: research
A Grounded Theory of Youth Athlete Concussion Under-Reporting Decisions
CONCLUSIONS: A theoretical grounded model for youth sport-related concussion under-reporting highlights the complexity of the decision-making process. This study offers a new framework for understanding why youth athletes may hide concussion symptoms. The model offers potential to be used to develop concussion interventions and tools for improved decision-making, and to address issues of risk and responsibility concerning concussion reporting.PMID:38604573 | DOI:10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102646 (Source: Psychology of Sport and Exercise)
Source: Psychology of Sport and Exercise - April 11, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kaleigh Pennock Katherine Tamminen Braeden McKenzie Lynda Mainwaring Source Type: research
Head Injury Treatment With Healthy and Advanced Dietary Supplements: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of Branched Chain Amino Acids in the Treatment of Concussion in Adolescents and Young Adults
Journal of Neurotrauma, Ahead of Print. (Source: Journal of Neurotrauma)
Source: Journal of Neurotrauma - April 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Daniel J. Corwin Sage R. Myers Kristy B. Arbogast Miranda M. Lim Jonathan E. Elliott Kristina B. Metzger Peter LeRoux Jaclynn Elkind Hannah Metheny Jeffrey Berg Kevin Pettijohn Christina L. Master Matthew P. Kirschen Akiva S. Cohen Source Type: research
Cognitive, Sleep-Arousal, Physical, and Affective Domain Scores on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale: Added Utility in Detecting Symptom Elevations among Student-Athletes with a Remote History of Concussion
CONCLUSIONS: Interpreting PCSS symptom domains may be beneficial in detecting student-athletes with elevated symptoms following a remote concussion. Roughly a quarter of student-athletes have domain-specific symptom elevations that would be missed by interpreting the total score alone.PMID:38594912 | DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae027 (Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology)
Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Justin E Karr Brandon G Zuccato Eric O Ingram Ciaran M Considine Bradley Merker Christopher A Abeare Source Type: research
Cognitive, Sleep-Arousal, Physical, and Affective Domain Scores on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale: Added Utility in Detecting Symptom Elevations among Student-Athletes with a Remote History of Concussion
CONCLUSIONS: Interpreting PCSS symptom domains may be beneficial in detecting student-athletes with elevated symptoms following a remote concussion. Roughly a quarter of student-athletes have domain-specific symptom elevations that would be missed by interpreting the total score alone.PMID:38594912 | DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae027 (Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology)
Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Justin E Karr Brandon G Zuccato Eric O Ingram Ciaran M Considine Bradley Merker Christopher A Abeare Source Type: research
Cognitive, Sleep-Arousal, Physical, and Affective Domain Scores on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale: Added Utility in Detecting Symptom Elevations among Student-Athletes with a Remote History of Concussion
CONCLUSIONS: Interpreting PCSS symptom domains may be beneficial in detecting student-athletes with elevated symptoms following a remote concussion. Roughly a quarter of student-athletes have domain-specific symptom elevations that would be missed by interpreting the total score alone.PMID:38594912 | DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae027 (Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology)
Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Justin E Karr Brandon G Zuccato Eric O Ingram Ciaran M Considine Bradley Merker Christopher A Abeare Source Type: research
Acute Concussion
Concussions are the most common type of traumatic brain injury. They result from external force to the head that causes a neuro-metabolic cascade to unfold. This can then lead to a variety of symptoms in the domains of physical, cognition, mood, and sleep. Concussions are a clinical diagnosis but it is important to rule out acute intracranial pathology through a detailed history and physical examination in addition to possible head imaging. Treatment should include an individualized approach that focuses on what domains are affected after concussion. (Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America)
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - April 10, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Clausyl J. Plummer, Nicholas Abramson Source Type: research
