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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury – Case Report
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury – Case Report

Author(s): Urša Čižman Štaba, Karmen Resnik
Subject(s): Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: MedCrave Group Kft.
Keywords: Mild traumatic brain injury; Neuropsychology; Neuropsychological assessment; Cognitive re-habilitation; Cognitive behavioral therapy;

Summary/Abstract: A mild traumatic brain injury or a concussion represents the majority of all traumatic brain injuries. The consequences show on physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning and even though the injury classifies as mild, it can have a significant effect on a patient, patient’s family and their quality of life. Defects are often overlooked as objective clinical methods are lacking. Neuropsychological evaluation can aid in appraisal of the defect magnitude and determine factors that influence the outcome of the injured. The following case report addresses the importance of neuropsychological evaluation in treating cognitive defects along with the Cognitive Behavioral therapy approach toward emotional and behavioral disorders treatment in mild traumatic brain injury. It has been shown how important it is to find possible causes for slow recovery. The annuity tendencies have been noted as an important factor for prolongation of the post-concussion syndrome. We can detect the symptom simulation with appropriate psychological instruments. Described is a case of 38-year-old man who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury.

  • Issue Year: 3/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-6
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English
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