The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialCognitive-behavioral prevention of postconcussion syndrome in at-risk patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
To examine the tolerability and estimate the treatment effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered soon after mild traumatic brain injury to patients at risk for chronic postconcussion syndrome (PCS). ⋯ Our preliminary data suggest that CBT delivered soon after mild traumatic brain injury is well tolerated and may facilitate recovery in patients who are at risk for chronic PCS. A definitive clinical trial is warranted.
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyMobile phone text messaging to assess symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury and provide self-care support: a pilot study.
To examine whether patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) receiving text messaging-based education and behavioral support had fewer and less severe postconcussive symptoms than those not receiving text-message support. Our secondary objective was to determine the feasibility of using text messaging to assess daily symptoms and provide support to patients with mTBI. ⋯ Those receiving the text messaging-based education and support had fewer and less severe postconcussive symptoms than the controls but none of the differences reached statistical significance. Further evaluation of more robust mobile interventions and larger sample of participants are still needed.