Cognitive and Psychological Interventions for the Reduction of Post-Concussion Symptoms in Patients With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review
Brain Injury
Teo, S. H., Fong, K. N. K., et al. (2020).
Brain Injury, 34(10), 1305-1321.
This systematic review investigates the effects of cognitive and psychological interventions on post-concussion symptoms in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
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Randomized controlled trials
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<div>Only one study within the scope of speech-language pathology was located, which targeted cognitive training. All other included studies were outside of scope (e.g., psychoeducation and psychotherapy). This singular study demonstrated improvements in post-concussive symptoms and prospective memory functioning in individuals with mTBI at 3-month follow-up without any significant differences in return to work outcomes. Due to the overall paucity of evidence, further high quality research is needed to determine the potential efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation on post-concussion symptoms in individuals with mTBI.</div>
