Stephen C Bunt, Hannah Doggett, Kristin Wilmoth, Linda S Hynan, Ingrid Tamez, Nyaz Didehbani, Mathew Stokes, Shane M Miller, Kathleen R Bell, C Munro Cullum
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Abstract
Background: Previous literature suggests that lingering concussion symptoms may be influenced by psychological factors. The relationship of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) during recovery with pre-existing/injury related factors and concussion symptomology is not fully understood. Identification of factors contributing to symptoms of posttraumatic stress may provide guidance to improve treatment following concussion.
Method: This study included 287 participants (Male 40.42%, n = 116; Female 59.58%, n = 171) aged 13-75 years diagnosed with a recent concussion at one of the North Texas Concussion Registry (ConTex) specialty concussion clinic sites. Preinjury emotional history, injury related factors, and emotional state at time of initial evaluation were analyzed as predictors of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PCL-5) during recovery.
Results: Sixty-one percent of participants endorsed at least one PTSS. Correlations were found between initial Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5Ⓡ (SCAT5) total emotional symptom severity and screening measures for anxiety (GAD-7; r = .453, p < .001) and depression (PHQ-8; r = .550, p < .001) symptom scores. Of the measures from the initial visit included in the multiple regression model predicting severity of PTSS at follow-up (R2 = 0.554, β < .001), three measures predicted PTSS severity: initial SCAT5 total emotional symptom severity (β = 0.565, p < .001), PHQ-8 score (β =.166, p = .009), and GAD-7 score (β = 0.119, p = .044).
Conclusions: Symptoms of anxiety and depression along with specific SCAT5 emotional symptoms present at the time of initial evaluation may serve to predict overall level of PTSS and increased risk for PTSS during recovery. PTSS may be another dimension of response to injury and concussion recovery, with a large percentage of individuals endorsing at least one PTSS. Clinicians can utilize brief assessments such as the SCAT5 at the time of initial clinical evaluation to identify those at risk for PTSS following concussion.
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Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology ( JCEN) publishes research on the neuropsychological consequences of brain disease, disorders, and dysfunction, and aims to promote the integration of theories, methods, and research findings in clinical and experimental neuropsychology. The primary emphasis of JCEN is to publish original empirical research pertaining to brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychological manifestations of brain disease. Theoretical and methodological papers, critical reviews of content areas, and theoretically-relevant case studies are also welcome.
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