TY - JOUR PY - 2018// TI - Neurological outcome in children and youth with acquired brain injury 2-year post-injury JO - Developmental neurorehabilitation A1 - Lambregts, Suzanne A. M. A1 - van Markus-Doornbosch, Frederike A1 - Catsman-Berrevoets, Coriene E. A1 - Berger, Monique A. M. A1 - de Kloet, Arend J. A1 - Hilberink, Sander R. A1 - Roebroeck, Marij E. SP - 465 EP - 474 VL - 21 IS - 7 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To determine neurological outcome in children and youth with acquired brain injury (ABI) and explore associated factors.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional study, two-years post-injury. PATIENTS: Hospital-based sample (n=112) aged 6-22 years.

METHODS: Neurological outcome and participation were assessed with a multidimensional neurological examination and the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation. Logistic regression analyses were used to explore the relationships.

RESULTS: Both sensorimotor and cognitive deficits were found in 30-31%, language deficits and behavioural deficits in 10-17%. Non-traumatic injury had a negative impact on neurological outcome, specifically regarding sensorimotor and language deficits. Lower education level showed a significantly poorer neurological outcome. High levels of age-expected participation were reported, with a significant relation between deficits and participation restrictions, especially at school.

CONCLUSION: One out of three have a poor neurological outcome, related to type of injury and lower level of education. The amount of deficits is associated with participation restrictions.

Language: en

LA - en SN - 1751-8423 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2018.1460770 ID - ref1 ER -