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14-08-2021 | Central Nervous System Trauma | Review

Post-concussive Signs and Symptoms in Preschool Children: A Systematic Review

Authors: Joy Noelle Yumul, Louise Crowe, Cathy Catroppa, Vicki Anderson, Audrey McKinlay

Published in: Neuropsychology Review | Issue 3/2022

Abstract

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in children aged < 5 years, however, less is known about their experience of post-concussive signs and symptoms. This systematic review aims to identify post-concussive signs and symptoms experienced by preschool children up to 12 months post-injury, and to review the methods used to report this data. Relevant findings, including rates, progression, and possible predictors of post-concussive signs and symptoms were also identified. Databases (Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycInfo, PubMed, Scopus) and reference lists were searched for relevant articles, which were screened based on specified criteria. Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria, being original studies published in English and presenting data on post-concussive signs and symptoms specific to preschool children with mTBI. Most reviewed studies investigated acute presentations of mTBI, and identified that preschool children demonstrate post-concussive symptoms (PCS) similar to other age groups. Post-traumatic amnesia duration of approximately one day was reported in preschool children following mTBI, as were changes in mood and behavior during the recovery period. Parents were the main informants, with data obtained through either interview or questionnaire. Review findings highlight the lack of empirical data regarding the presentation and progression of PCS in preschoolers following mTBI and evidence on how to best manage this group during recovery.

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Title: Post-concussive Signs and Symptoms in Preschool Children: A Systematic Review
Authors: Joy Noelle Yumul
Louise Crowe
Cathy Catroppa
Vicki Anderson
Audrey McKinlay
Publication date: 14-08-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Central Nervous System Trauma
Amnesia
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Published in: Neuropsychology Review / Issue 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1040-7308
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6660
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-021-09518-z

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