Postconcussive symptoms and psychological distress

This study assessed the presence of postconcussive symptoms in 50 people who had sustained a minor head injury six months previously. A follow-up of 21 people was carried out. Symptoms persisted and a significant relationship with psychological distress was found. The clinical implications of the re...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical rehabilitation 1996-11, Vol.10 (4), p.334-336
Hauptverfasser:	Wright, John C, Telford, Rosemary
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Head injured people Injuries of the nervous system and the skull. Diseases due to physical agents Medical sciences Psychological distress Relationship Residual symptoms Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	This study assessed the presence of postconcussive symptoms in 50 people who had sustained a minor head injury six months previously. A follow-up of 21 people was carried out. Symptoms persisted and a significant relationship with psychological distress was found. The clinical implications of the results are discussed.
ISSN:	0269-2155 1477-0873
DOI:	10.1177/026921559601000412