Citation

van Heugten C, Renaud I, Resch C. Concussion 2017; 2(3): CNC38.

Affiliation

Limburg Brain Injury Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, The Drake Foundation, Publisher Future Medicine)

DOI

10.2217/cnc-2016-0030

PMID

30202580

PMCID

PMC6093851

Abstract

Mild traumatic brain injury in children can lead to persistent cognitive and physical symptoms which can have a negative impact on activities and participation in school and at play. Preventive treatment strategies are preferred because these symptoms are often not recognized and therefore not treated adequately. In this review clinical studies investigating interventions directed at pediatric mild traumatic brain injury are summarized, and clinical recommendations and directions for the future are provided.

RESULTS show that the literature is scarce and more high quality studies are needed. Information and education about the injury and its consequences are recommended, with additional follow-up consultation, including individualized advice and reassurance. The interventions should be family-centered and, ideally, the return to activity and participation should be graded and done step-by-step.

Language: en

Keywords

activities; children; participation; traumatic brain injury