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Citation |
Pieper P, Garvan CW. Brain Inj. 2014; 28(1): 105-113. |
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Affiliation |
University of Florida College of Nursing , Jacksonville, FL , USA and. |
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(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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24180478 |
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Abstract |
OBJECTIVES: (1) To compare pre-injury health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) of children who have sustained mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) to their HRQoL at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months post-injury and (2) to compare the HRQoL of children with mTBI, children with mild non-brain injuries and children who were uninjured at the same time points. Child and parent responses were obtained for both objectives. Patients and methods: This prospective cohort study involved a self-selected convenience sample to evaluate child and parent perspectives of the HRQoL of 5-17 year old children with mTBI using the PedsQL Generic Core Scales and Cognitive Functioning Scale. Total sample size was 120 child/parent dyads, with 40 dyads each in the study and two control groups. Children who required hospitalization greater than 24 hours were excluded from the study. RESULTS: HRQoL of children with mTBI was not significantly different between pre- and post-injury at all-time points. However, children and parents in the mild non-brain injury group reported significantly lower physical HRQoL 1 month post-injury. CONCLUSIONS: Children with mTBI had similar pre- and post-injury HRQoL. Thus, children who sustain mTBI and have significantly lower HRQoL within the first year post-injury merit further evaluation. Language: en |