Citation

Gagnon I, Swaine B, Forget R. J. Head Trauma Rehabil. 2009; 24(5): 355-362.

Affiliation

Health Administration and Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire en sante, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Isabelle.gagnon6@sympatico.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/HTR.0b013e3181b97a4e

PMID

19858969

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine the extent to which children and adolescents with a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) comply with the activity restrictions received upon discharge from a pediatric trauma center. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-four children with MTBI (aged 8-16 years) and 34 control children matched for age, sex, and premorbid level of physical activity. MAIN MEASURE: Activity diary documenting the exact level of activity during 3 consecutive days during the 1st, 4th, and 12th week post-MTBI (corresponding time intervals for controls) and the Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS: Fifteen pairs of children (MTBI + control) completed the diaries for all 3 assessment times (77% participation rate among consecutive admissions and 44% compliance rate with diary completion). Although some children engaged in activities before the end of the 4-week restriction period, the majority of the children followed the recommendations they received. Children with MTBI maintained a lower level of energy expenditure at the 1- and 4-week evaluations than did the noninjured children, but not at the 12-week evaluation. CONCLUSION: Children with MTBI usually comply with the activity restrictions they receive upon discharge from the hospital.

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