Research article summary (published 30 Oct 2003):

Predictors of postconcussion symptom complex in community dwelling male veterans.

Full Abstract

The presence of a persistent postconcussion symptom complex (PPCSC) was examined in a non-referred sample of male veterans with a history of mild head injury and a comparison group without a history of head injury. Hierarchical logistic regression procedures were used to determine possible predictors of PPCSC using variables supported by previous research (i.e., preexisting psychiatric difficulties, demographic and social support variables, and history of an accidental injurious event). Although PPCSC was common in all groups (23% of the total sample), a significantly greater proportion of individuals in the mild head injury with loss of consciousness group (37.2%) had PPCSC compared with three other groups (head injury without loss of consciousness = 26.1%; motor vehicle accident without head injury = 23%; and control = 17.3%). However, the most salient predictors of PPCSC were early life psychiatric difficulties such as anxiety or depression, limited social support, lower intelligence, and interactions among these variables. The predictive value of loss of consciousness was significant, but low (1.4% of unique variance). The findings provide support for the premise that PPCSC is mediated in part by individual resilience, preexisting psychological status, and psychosocial support.

Author information

Author/s: Luis, Cheryl A (CA); Vanderploeg, Rodney D (RD); Curtiss, Glenn (G);

Affiliation: James A. Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (J Int Neuropsychol Soc), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Nov; vol 9 (issue 7) : pp 1001-15

Dates: Created 2004/01/23; Completed 2004/02/23; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 14738282, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Accidents, Traffic - psychology Adult Brain Concussion - complications; epidemiology; psychology Case-Control Studies Chi-Square Distribution Craniocerebral Trauma - complications; epidemiology; psychology Demography Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Forecasting Health Status Humans Intelligence Tests International Classification of Diseases - statistics & numerical data

Male Mental Disorders - etiology Neuropsychological Tests Odds Ratio Psychometrics Questionnaires Regression Analysis Residence Characteristics Sampling Studies Social Support Unconsciousness - physiopathology; psychology Verbal Behavior Veterans

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