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Neuropsychology Review
Published in: Neuropsychology Review 1/2012

01-03-2012 | Review

Cognitive Sequelae of Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: Recovery and Rehabilitation

Authors: Yelena Bogdanova, Mieke Verfaellie

Published in: Neuropsychology Review | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Blast-related traumatic brain injury (bTBI) poses a significant concern for military personnel engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). Given the highly stressful context in which such injury occurs, psychiatric comorbidities are common. This paper provides an overview of mild bTBI and discusses the cognitive sequelae and course of recovery typical of mild TBI (mTBI). Complicating factors that arise in the context of co-morbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are considered with regard to diagnosis and treatment. Relatively few studies have evaluated the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation in civilian mTBI, but we discuss cognitive training approaches that hold promise for addressing mild impairments in executive function and memory, akin to those seen in OEF/OIF veterans with bTBI and PTSD. Further research is needed to address the patient and environmental characteristics associated with optimal treatment outcome.
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Metadata
Title
Cognitive Sequelae of Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: Recovery and Rehabilitation
Authors
Yelena Bogdanova
Mieke Verfaellie
Publication date
01-03-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Neuropsychology Review / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1040-7308
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6660
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-012-9192-3

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