Longitudinal Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Comorbidity on Postdeployment Outcomes in National Guard Soldiers Deployed to Iraq

Abstract

Troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan are at high risk for exposure to combat events resulting in mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) or concussion and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). the longer-term impact of combat-related concussion/MTBI and comorbid PTSD on troops' health and well-being is unknown. To assess longitudinal associations between concussion/MTBI and PTSD symptoms reported in theater and longer-term psychosocial outcomes in combat-deployed National Guard soldiers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA550167

Entities

People

  • Christopher R. Erbes
  • Melissa A. Polusny
  • Nathaniel W. Nelson
  • Paul A. Arbisi
  • Paul Thuras
  • Shannon M. Kehle

Organizations

  • Veterans Administration Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Brain Injuries
  • Comorbidity
  • Concussion
  • Disability Administration
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Information Operations
  • National Guard
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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