Trends in Post-Concussive Symptom Reporting Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract

Background: Post-concussive syndrome (PCS), which includes physical, neurological and cognitive complaints, frequently occurs following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research in civilian populations has demonstrated PCS symptom recovery over the course of one-year post-injury, with a majority of symptoms resolving within the first 90 days. The recent military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in an increased prevalence of TBI, in large part due to a preponderance of blast-related weaponry. Little is known regarding the course of PCS symptoms following combat-related TBI, and whether it differs from other concussion mechanisms seen in civilian populations (e.g., sports-related). Complicating matters is the overlap of symptoms between TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA582834

Entities

People

  • Amber L. Dougherty
  • Andrew J. MacGregor
  • Janet J. Tang
  • Michael R. Galarneau

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Army Personnel
  • Blast Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Civilian Population
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Head Injuries
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Pain
  • Trauma
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Theoretical Analysis.