Citation

Reddy RP, Rajeswaran J, Devi BI, Kandavel T. Indian J. Psychol. Med. 2017; 39(1): 32.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0253-7176.198940

PMID

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Abstract

Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a significant burden on health care resources in India. TBI is a dynamic process which involves damage to the brain thus leading to behavior cognitive and emotional consequences. Aim: To study the cognitive profile, post-concussion symptoms (PCS), quality of life (QOL), and their correlation. Methods: A total of 60 patients with TBI were recruited and assessed for neuropsychological profile, PCS, and QOL, the correlation among the variables were analyzed. Results: The results suggest that TBI has series of consequences which is interrelated, and the study has implications for rehabilitation of TBI. Conclusion: The study highlights the deficits of cognition, and its correlation with PCS and QOL, emphasizing integrated rehabilitation approach for patients with TBI.

Language: en