Examining the Interdisciplinary Approach for Treatment of Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms in Adults: A Systematic Review
Brain Impairment
Jennings, T., & Islam, M. S. (2022).
Brain Impairment, 1-19.
This systematic review investigates the impact of interdisciplinary treatment models for people with persistent post-concussive syndrome.
No funding received
2011 to 2021
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, and cohort studies
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<div>Findings demonstrated benefits for all included studies regarding interdisciplinary models for persistent post-concussive syndrome. However, the reported benefits varied widely from study to study (e.g., reduction in post-concussive symptoms, psychosocial impacts, gains in specific cognitive domains). Due to an overall paucity of research and heterogeneity across studies, no overarching statements can be made about the impact of interdisciplinary treatment for this population. Of note, while cognitive therapy was incorporated within all included studies, this therapy was not always performed by a speech-language pathologist. Interpret these results with caution.</div>
