Wstrząs mózgu
Rokowania, prognozy i postęp choroby

Rokowanie u pacjentów z łagodnym urazowym uszkodzeniem mózgu (mTBI) jest generalnie korzystne, z 85-90% osób dochodzących do pełnego zdrowia w ciągu 30 dni. Jednak 10-20% pacjentów rozwija zespół przetrwałych objawów pokomocyjnych (PPCS), utrzymujących się powyżej 6 miesięcy, co znacząco wpływa na funkcjonowanie codzienne. Czynniki ryzyka PPCS obejmują wiek (nastolatki i osoby >61 lat), płeć żeńską, wcześniejsze zaburzenia psychiczne (z ryzykiem 2,99-krotnie wyższym), utratę przytomności (2-krotnie wyższe ryzyko), wielokrotne wstrząśnienia oraz wysoką częstość wizyt w opiece podstawowej przed urazem. Modele prognostyczne, takie jak te opracowane w badaniu CENTER-TBI, wykazują umiarkowaną zdolność predykcyjną (C-statystyka ~0,68-0,72), z ciężkością urazu jako najsilniejszym predyktorem, a ocena objawów po 2-3 tygodniach poprawia dokładność prognozy. Narzędzia takie jak TRICORDRR umożliwiają szybką ocenę ryzyka PPCS z czułością 75% i swoistością 47%.

Prognozy po wstrząsie mózgu

Rokowanie u pacjentów z wstrząsem mózgu jest generalnie korzystne. Statystyki wskazują, że około 85-90% osób z łagodnym urazowym uszkodzeniem mózgu (mTBI) dochodzi do zdrowia w ciągu 30 dni od urazu1. Jednak czas powrotu do zdrowia jest zróżnicowany, a objawy wstrząsu mózgu zazwyczaj utrzymują się przez kilka tygodni, do miesiąca. Należy podkreślić, że każdy organizm reaguje na wstrząs mózgu inaczej – niektórzy pacjenci zdrowieją szybciej, inni potrzebują więcej czasu na rekonwalescencję2.

Przedłużające się objawy po wstrząsie mózgu

U części pacjentów, szacowanej na około 10-20%, objawy po wstrząśnieniu mózgu utrzymują się dłużej, prowadząc do rozwoju zespołu przetrwałych objawów pokomocyjnych (PPCS, Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms)34. W jednym z badań zaobserwowano, że 12,5% dorosłych zdiagnozowanych z wstrząsem mózgu wymagało specjalistycznej opieki medycznej związanej z urazem przez 6 miesięcy lub dłużej po urazie5. PPCS, nazywany również zespołem pokomocyjnym, występuje, gdy objawy wstrząsu mózgu utrzymują się dłużej niż oczekiwano po urazie, co może znacząco wpływać na życie pacjenta, w tym na jego zdolność do wykonywania codziennych czynności, uczęszczania do szkoły i/lub pracy6.

Czynniki prognostyczne w przewidywaniu wyników leczenia

Identyfikacja czynników prognostycznych po wstrząsie mózgu ma kluczowe znaczenie dla oszacowania ryzyka przedłużających się objawów i wdrożenia odpowiedniego postępowania. Przeprowadzone badania wskazują na kilka istotnych czynników wpływających na rokowanie:

Czynniki demograficzne i przedurazowe

  • Wiek – ryzyko rozwoju PPCS może się zmieniać wraz z wiekiem, przy czym nastolatki i osoby starsze (powyżej 61 lat) są bardziej narażone na gorsze wyniki po urazie78
  • Płeć – kobiety są częściej diagnozowane z PPCS w porównaniu do mężczyzn9
  • Wcześniejsze problemy psychologiczne – pacjenci z wcześniejszymi zaburzeniami zdrowia psychicznego są bardziej narażeni na rozwój PPCS1011. Badania wykazały, że osoby z problemami psychologicznymi występującymi przed urazem zgłaszają objawy zespołu pokomocyjnego 2,99 razy częściej12
  • Wcześniejsze korzystanie z systemu opieki zdrowotnej – wysoka częstotliwość wizyt w podstawowej opiece zdrowotnej w roku poprzedzającym uraz jest związana z większym ryzykiem PPCS13

Czynniki związane z urazem

  • Utrata przytomności (LOC) – pacjenci, którzy doświadczyli utraty przytomności, zgłaszali objawy zespołu pokomocyjnego 2 razy częściej niż osoby, które nie straciły przytomności1415
  • Wielokrotne wstrząśnienia mózgu – osoby, które doświadczyły wielokrotnych wstrząśnień mózgu lub powtarzających się urazów głowy, mogą być bardziej narażone na rozwój PPCS, chociaż wyniki badań w tym zakresie są niejednoznaczne16
  • Nasilenie urazu – ciężkość urazu, oceniana m.in. przez utratę przytomności, może przyczyniać się do utrzymywania się objawów17

Czynniki związane z opieką medyczną

  • Brak informacji o urazie – pacjenci, którzy nie pamiętali otrzymania informacji o urazie mózgu w oddziale ratunkowym, częściej zgłaszali utrzymujące się objawy18
  • Wczesna diagnoza i leczenie – niewykrycie i nieleczenie wstrząsu mózgu może wyjaśniać, dlaczego objawy utrzymują się w niektórych przypadkach19

Modele prognostyczne

W ostatnich latach opracowano różne modele prognostyczne mające na celu przewidywanie wyników po wstrząsie mózgu, zarówno w odniesieniu do ogólnego funkcjonowania, jak i utrzymywania się objawów.

Modele przewidywania funkcjonowania globalnego

W badaniu Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) opracowano modele prognostyczne dla Rozszerzonej Skali Wyników Glasgow (GOSE) i PPCS 6 miesięcy po łagodnym urazie mózgu. Modele podstawowe i kliniczne dla GOSE wykazały umiarkowaną zdolność dyskryminacyjną (C=0,68 95% przedział ufności 0,68 do 0,70 i C=0,70 [0,69 do 0,71]), przy czym ciężkość urazu była najsilniejszym predyktorem20.

Modele rozszerzone miały lepszą zdolność dyskryminacyjną (C=0,71 [0,69 do 0,72] z wczesnymi objawami; 0,71 [0,70 do 0,72] ze zmiennymi CT lub biomarkerami krwi; 0,72 [0,71 do 0,73] ze wszystkimi trzema kategoriami)21. Jednak modele oparte na zmiennych dostępnych przed wypisem mają umiarkowaną skuteczność w przewidywaniu GOSE i słabą skuteczność w przewidywaniu PPCS. Lepszą zdolność predykcyjną dla obu wyników zapewniają objawy oceniane po 2-3 tygodniach22.

Narzędzia do oceny ryzyka PPCS

Opracowano również specjalistyczne narzędzia do oceny ryzyka rozwoju PPCS. Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) to kalkulator ryzyka, który umożliwia lekarzom szybką ocenę ryzyka przedłużonej rekonwalescencji pacjenta i ułatwia dostosowanie planów leczenia23. Zwalidowany model ma czułość 75% i swoistość 47%24.

To narzędzie pozwala pierwszym lekarzom podstawowej opieki zdrowotnej lub medycyny ratunkowej, którzy widzą osobę z wstrząsem mózgu, szybko i łatwo określić ryzyko rozwoju PPCS u pacjenta, gdy znajduje się on jeszcze w ostrej fazie urazu25.

Zaawansowane metody diagnostyczne

Nowatorskie podejście do identyfikacji krótkiego i długoterminowego zespołu pokomocyjnego wykorzystuje nieinwazyjne metody ilościowe, takie jak elektrowestibulografia (EVestG). Badania wskazują, że parametry sygnałów EVestG mają obiecujący potencjał do identyfikacji krótkotrwałego PPCS (SPCS) i długotrwałego PPCS (LPCS), zarówno w odróżnieniu od siebie, jak i od zdrowych populacji kontrolnych26.

Wyniki badań sugerują, że obszar AP odpowiedzi podczas fazy statycznej jest obiecującą cechą z wrażliwością na objawy pokomocyjne27. Dokładna diagnoza i rokowanie konsekwencji urazu mózgu są niezbędne dla opieki nad pacjentem i długoterminowej rehabilitacji28.

Przewidywanie powikłań zdrowia psychicznego po wstrząsie mózgu

Szczególnie istotne jest wczesne wykrywanie ryzyka powikłań zdrowia psychicznego po wstrząsie mózgu, zwłaszcza u młodzieży, która może być bardziej narażona na późniejsze problemy zdrowia psychicznego29.

Nowatorskie badania wykorzystujące uczenie głębokie, a dokładniej sieć dwukierunkowej długiej krótkotrwałej pamięci (BiLSTM), wykazują obiecujące wyniki w przewidywaniu następstw zdrowia psychicznego po wstrząsie mózgu u młodzieży. Włączenie danych dotyczących społecznych determinantów zdrowia (SDOH) dodatkowo poprawiło wydajność modelu BiLSTM, prowadząc do wyższego AUC-ROC (0,892), dokładności (0,883), czułości (0,58) i wyniku F1 (0,683)30.

Ta zdolność przewidywania w czasie rzeczywistym pozwala klinicystom na natychmiastowe, specyficzne dla wizyty skierowania na dalsze leczenie i interwencje31.

Nowe metryki oceny ryzyka wstrząsu mózgu

Niedawne badania sugerują możliwe długoterminowe skutki powtarzających się wstrząśnień mózgu, podkreślając znaczenie opracowania metod dokładnego określania ryzyka wstrząsu mózgu32. Wprowadzono nową metrykę urazu, łączne prawdopodobieństwo wstrząsu mózgu, która oblicza ogólne ryzyko wstrząsu mózgu na podstawie szczytowych przyspieszeń liniowych i rotacyjnych doświadczanych przez głowę podczas uderzenia33.

Łączne prawdopodobieństwo wstrząsu mózgu miało największy obszar pod krzywą dla wszystkich zbiorów danych, co sugeruje, że był to najlepszy predyktor wstrząsu mózgu spośród badanych parametrów34. Ta metryka jest wyjątkowa, ponieważ określa prawdopodobieństwo doznania wstrząsu mózgu przy danym uderzeniu, niezależnie od tego, czy uraz zostałby zgłoszony czy nie35.

Zalecenia dla pacjentów i postępowanie kliniczne

W kontekście rokowań po wstrząsie mózgu, kluczowe znaczenie ma odpowiednie postępowanie w okresie rekonwalescencji:

  • Konsultacje z lekarzem – przed powrotem do zwykłej codziennej rutyny należy skonsultować się z lekarzem. Nie należy wracać do ćwiczeń, treningów lub uprawiania sportu, dopóki lekarz nie stwierdzi, że jest to bezpieczne36
  • Czas na odpoczynek – danie organizmowi czasu potrzebnego na wyleczenie nie oznacza słabości, a przyspieszanie rekonwalescencji, aby wrócić do treningów, gier czy ćwiczeń nie świadczy o wyjątkowej wytrzymałości. Mózg będzie się goił we własnym tempie, a jedyną rzeczą, którą można zrobić, aby mu pomóc, jest odpoczynek37
  • Regularne wizyty kontrolne – w przypadku utrzymujących się objawów pokomocyjnych, regularne wizyty kontrolne u lekarza rodzinnego pomogą monitorować proces rekonwalescencji i określić, czy konieczne są jakiekolwiek zmiany w planie leczenia38
  • Monitorowanie objawów – prowadzenie notatek dotyczących objawów, w tym ich nasilenia, częstotliwości występowania oraz ewentualnych czynników je wywołujących, może być pomocne w procesie leczenia39

W przypadku utrzymujących się objawów pokomocyjnych, w leczeniu może pomóc szereg specjalistów ochrony zdrowia, w zależności od dominujących objawów i ich wpływu na codzienne funkcjonowanie40.

Podsumowanie i perspektywy

Rokowanie po wstrząsie mózgu jest zazwyczaj dobre, z większością pacjentów osiągających pełne wyzdrowienie w ciągu 30 dni. Jednak u znaczącej mniejszości osób objawy mogą się utrzymywać, prowadząc do rozwoju zespołu przetrwałych objawów pokomocyjnych.

Identyfikacja czynników ryzyka i opracowanie modeli prognostycznych ma kluczowe znaczenie dla wczesnego wykrywania pacjentów zagrożonych długotrwałymi problemami, co umożliwia wdrożenie odpowiednich interwencji. Obecne modele prognostyczne wykazują umiarkowaną skuteczność, a ocena objawów po 2-3 tygodniach od urazu może znacząco poprawić zdolność przewidywania wyników długoterminowych.

Dalsze badania są potrzebne do walidacji proponowanych modeli w niezależnych kohortach41, a przyszłe zastosowania obejmują ocenę ryzyka wstrząsu mózgu w warunkach laboratoryjnych dla oceny bezpieczeństwa produktów, w tym ochrony głowy i konstrukcji ograniczników samochodowych42.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Prognosis | BrainLine
    https://www.brainline.org/identifying-and-treating-concussionmtbi-service-members-and-veterans/prognosis
    The overall prognosis for patients with concussions is good. […] Generally 85-90% of individuals with concussion/mTBI recover within a 30-day window from the time of injury. […] A minority of patients experience longer-lasting signs and symptoms of concussion/mTBI. […] Failure to diagnose and treat concussion/mTBI may explain why signs and symptoms persist in some cases. […] But a complex mix of physical, genetic, and psychosocial factors may account for other cases of slower recovery. […] Concussion/mTBI is a complex injury to a complex system, and thats why patients with similar injuries may have different symptoms and different courses of recovery.
  • #2 Concussion: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15038-concussion
    Concussions usually last a few weeks, up to a month. But everyone’s bodies respond to concussions differently. Some people naturally heal faster, and others take more time. This usually doesn’t mean you’re more or less likely to experience complications. […] Talk to your provider before resuming your usual daily routine. Don’t return to exercise, training or playing sports until your provider says it’s safe. Giving your body the time it needs to heal doesn’t mean you’re weak. And rushing your recovery to get back to practice, games or training doesn’t mean you’re extra tough. Your brain will heal at its own pace, and the only thing you can do to help it along is rest.
  • #3 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    Approximately 10% to 20% of people with concussion experience prolonged post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). […] This study aimed to derive a risk score for PPCS by determining which demographic factors, premorbid health conditions, and healthcare utilization patterns are associated with need for prolonged concussion care among a large cohort of adults with concussion. […] In this study, we observed that premorbid psychiatric conditions, pre-injury health system usage, and older age were associated with increased risk of a prolonged recovery from concussion. This risk score allows clinicians to calculate an individuals risk of requiring treatment more than 6 months post-concussion. […] The goal of the study was to derive a risk score for prolonged post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) among adults with concussion that could enable clinicians treating patients with concussion to determine probable recovery and facilitate appropriate care pathways to improve patient quality of life and recovery.
  • #4 Quantitative measurement of post-concussion syndrome Using Electrovestibulography | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-15487-2
    In this study, a noninvasive quantitative measure was used to identify short and long term post-concussion syndrome (PCS) both from each other and from healthy control populations. […] The persistence of these symptoms for more than one week is usually referred to as post-concussion syndrome (PCS). […] Persistent PCS has been reported in 20-30% of concussed individuals and comprise incomplete recovery which include somatic (e.g. headaches, dizziness), cognitive (e.g. poor concentration), mood (e.g. depression), visual (e.g. convergence insufficiency, poor accommodation) and behavioral (e.g. irritability) problems. […] The major problems confounding treatment for concussed patients derive from the fact that there is no universally and clinically accepted tool with (A) the ability to early detect and diagnose the presence of PCS soon after an impact, or (B) the ability to monitor full recovery.
  • #5 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    The risk score may aid physicians treating adults with a concussion by allowing them to quickly assess a patients risk of prolonged recovery and in turn facilitate tailored treatment plans as appropriate, such as encouraging return to aerobic exercise, education about concussion, timely referrals for specialized psychological care, etc. […] This study observed that 12.5% of adults diagnosed with a concussion would require specialized medical care related to their injury 6 months or longer post-injury. Older age (over 61 years), premorbid psychiatric and mental health history, and high usage of primary care in the year before injury were associated with greater risk of PPCS. […] The validated model has a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 47%. […] The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) risk calculator tool is available in S1 Tool TRICORDRR and online. […] The results of the current study should allow the first primary care or emergency medicine providers who see an individual with concussion to quickly and easily determine a patients risk of developing PPCS while still in the acute stage of injury.
  • #6 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) also called post-concussion syndrome- occurs when concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) symptoms last longer than expected after an injury. […] PPCS can have significant impacts on a persons life, including their ability to participate in daily activities, school and/or work. […] Research indicates that the risk of PPCS may change with age, with adolescents and older adults being more likely to experience poor outcome following concussion injury. […] Females are more likely to be diagnosed with PPCS relative to males. […] People with a history of mental health disorders have been found to be more likely to experience PPCS. […] Individuals who experience multiple concussions/repeated head injury may be more likely to experience PPCS, though research findings on this are mixed.
  • #7 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) also called post-concussion syndrome- occurs when concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) symptoms last longer than expected after an injury. […] PPCS can have significant impacts on a persons life, including their ability to participate in daily activities, school and/or work. […] Research indicates that the risk of PPCS may change with age, with adolescents and older adults being more likely to experience poor outcome following concussion injury. […] Females are more likely to be diagnosed with PPCS relative to males. […] People with a history of mental health disorders have been found to be more likely to experience PPCS. […] Individuals who experience multiple concussions/repeated head injury may be more likely to experience PPCS, though research findings on this are mixed.
  • #8 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    The risk score may aid physicians treating adults with a concussion by allowing them to quickly assess a patients risk of prolonged recovery and in turn facilitate tailored treatment plans as appropriate, such as encouraging return to aerobic exercise, education about concussion, timely referrals for specialized psychological care, etc. […] This study observed that 12.5% of adults diagnosed with a concussion would require specialized medical care related to their injury 6 months or longer post-injury. Older age (over 61 years), premorbid psychiatric and mental health history, and high usage of primary care in the year before injury were associated with greater risk of PPCS. […] The validated model has a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 47%. […] The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) risk calculator tool is available in S1 Tool TRICORDRR and online. […] The results of the current study should allow the first primary care or emergency medicine providers who see an individual with concussion to quickly and easily determine a patients risk of developing PPCS while still in the acute stage of injury.
  • #9 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) also called post-concussion syndrome- occurs when concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) symptoms last longer than expected after an injury. […] PPCS can have significant impacts on a persons life, including their ability to participate in daily activities, school and/or work. […] Research indicates that the risk of PPCS may change with age, with adolescents and older adults being more likely to experience poor outcome following concussion injury. […] Females are more likely to be diagnosed with PPCS relative to males. […] People with a history of mental health disorders have been found to be more likely to experience PPCS. […] Individuals who experience multiple concussions/repeated head injury may be more likely to experience PPCS, though research findings on this are mixed.
  • #10 Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine – Factors associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury in adults – HTML
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2492
    Loss of consciousness and pre-injury psychological issues are associated with persistent post-concussional symptom reporting. Not receiving information about mild traumatic brain injuries in the emergency department may also negatively influence symptom reporting. […] Significant predictors of post-concussional symptoms at follow-up were pre-injury psychological issues, experiencing loss of consciousness, and having no recall of receiving information about brain injury in the emergency department. […] Of the predictive factors examined, 3 were significantly associated with persistent PCS: premorbid psychological issues, LOC, and having no recall of receiving information at discharge from ED. […] The strongest predictor, namely premorbid mental health issues, has been associated with persistent PCS in numerous studies to date.
  • #11 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) also called post-concussion syndrome- occurs when concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) symptoms last longer than expected after an injury. […] PPCS can have significant impacts on a persons life, including their ability to participate in daily activities, school and/or work. […] Research indicates that the risk of PPCS may change with age, with adolescents and older adults being more likely to experience poor outcome following concussion injury. […] Females are more likely to be diagnosed with PPCS relative to males. […] People with a history of mental health disorders have been found to be more likely to experience PPCS. […] Individuals who experience multiple concussions/repeated head injury may be more likely to experience PPCS, though research findings on this are mixed.
  • #12 Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine – Factors associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury in adults – HTML
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2492
    The presence of LOC was also associated with persistent PCS, suggesting that the severity of the injury did also contribute to persistent symptoms in this study. […] Participants reported PCS 2.99 times more if they had pre-morbid psychological issues. If they had experienced a LOC, they reported PCS 2 times more than those who had not experienced a LOC.
  • #13 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    The risk score may aid physicians treating adults with a concussion by allowing them to quickly assess a patients risk of prolonged recovery and in turn facilitate tailored treatment plans as appropriate, such as encouraging return to aerobic exercise, education about concussion, timely referrals for specialized psychological care, etc. […] This study observed that 12.5% of adults diagnosed with a concussion would require specialized medical care related to their injury 6 months or longer post-injury. Older age (over 61 years), premorbid psychiatric and mental health history, and high usage of primary care in the year before injury were associated with greater risk of PPCS. […] The validated model has a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 47%. […] The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) risk calculator tool is available in S1 Tool TRICORDRR and online. […] The results of the current study should allow the first primary care or emergency medicine providers who see an individual with concussion to quickly and easily determine a patients risk of developing PPCS while still in the acute stage of injury.
  • #14 Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine – Factors associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury in adults – HTML
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2492
    Loss of consciousness and pre-injury psychological issues are associated with persistent post-concussional symptom reporting. Not receiving information about mild traumatic brain injuries in the emergency department may also negatively influence symptom reporting. […] Significant predictors of post-concussional symptoms at follow-up were pre-injury psychological issues, experiencing loss of consciousness, and having no recall of receiving information about brain injury in the emergency department. […] Of the predictive factors examined, 3 were significantly associated with persistent PCS: premorbid psychological issues, LOC, and having no recall of receiving information at discharge from ED. […] The strongest predictor, namely premorbid mental health issues, has been associated with persistent PCS in numerous studies to date.
  • #15 Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine – Factors associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury in adults – HTML
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2492
    The presence of LOC was also associated with persistent PCS, suggesting that the severity of the injury did also contribute to persistent symptoms in this study. […] Participants reported PCS 2.99 times more if they had pre-morbid psychological issues. If they had experienced a LOC, they reported PCS 2 times more than those who had not experienced a LOC.
  • #16 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) also called post-concussion syndrome- occurs when concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) symptoms last longer than expected after an injury. […] PPCS can have significant impacts on a persons life, including their ability to participate in daily activities, school and/or work. […] Research indicates that the risk of PPCS may change with age, with adolescents and older adults being more likely to experience poor outcome following concussion injury. […] Females are more likely to be diagnosed with PPCS relative to males. […] People with a history of mental health disorders have been found to be more likely to experience PPCS. […] Individuals who experience multiple concussions/repeated head injury may be more likely to experience PPCS, though research findings on this are mixed.
  • #17 Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine – Factors associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury in adults – HTML
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2492
    The presence of LOC was also associated with persistent PCS, suggesting that the severity of the injury did also contribute to persistent symptoms in this study. […] Participants reported PCS 2.99 times more if they had pre-morbid psychological issues. If they had experienced a LOC, they reported PCS 2 times more than those who had not experienced a LOC.
  • #18 Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine – Factors associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury in adults – HTML
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2492
    Loss of consciousness and pre-injury psychological issues are associated with persistent post-concussional symptom reporting. Not receiving information about mild traumatic brain injuries in the emergency department may also negatively influence symptom reporting. […] Significant predictors of post-concussional symptoms at follow-up were pre-injury psychological issues, experiencing loss of consciousness, and having no recall of receiving information about brain injury in the emergency department. […] Of the predictive factors examined, 3 were significantly associated with persistent PCS: premorbid psychological issues, LOC, and having no recall of receiving information at discharge from ED. […] The strongest predictor, namely premorbid mental health issues, has been associated with persistent PCS in numerous studies to date.
  • #19 Prognosis | BrainLine
    https://www.brainline.org/identifying-and-treating-concussionmtbi-service-members-and-veterans/prognosis
    The overall prognosis for patients with concussions is good. […] Generally 85-90% of individuals with concussion/mTBI recover within a 30-day window from the time of injury. […] A minority of patients experience longer-lasting signs and symptoms of concussion/mTBI. […] Failure to diagnose and treat concussion/mTBI may explain why signs and symptoms persist in some cases. […] But a complex mix of physical, genetic, and psychosocial factors may account for other cases of slower recovery. […] Concussion/mTBI is a complex injury to a complex system, and thats why patients with similar injuries may have different symptoms and different courses of recovery.
  • #20 Prognostic Models for Global Functional Outcome and Post-Concussion Symptoms Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) Study
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10458380/
    After mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), a substantial proportion of individuals do not fully recover on the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) or experience persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). […] We aimed to develop prognostic models for the GOSE and PPCS at 6 months after mTBI and to assess the prognostic value of different categories of predictors (clinical variables; questionnaires; computed tomography [CT]; blood biomarkers). […] The Core and Clinical models for GOSE showed moderate discrimination (C=0.68 95% confidence interval 0.68 to 0.70 and C=0.70[0.69 to 0.71], respectively) and injury severity was the strongest predictor. […] The extended models had better discriminative ability (C=0.71[0.69 to 0.72] with early symptoms; 0.71[0.70 to 0.72] with CT variables or with blood biomarkers; 0.72[0.71 to 0.73] with all three categories).
  • #21 Prognostic Models for Global Functional Outcome and Post-Concussion Symptoms Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) Study
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10458380/
    After mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), a substantial proportion of individuals do not fully recover on the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) or experience persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). […] We aimed to develop prognostic models for the GOSE and PPCS at 6 months after mTBI and to assess the prognostic value of different categories of predictors (clinical variables; questionnaires; computed tomography [CT]; blood biomarkers). […] The Core and Clinical models for GOSE showed moderate discrimination (C=0.68 95% confidence interval 0.68 to 0.70 and C=0.70[0.69 to 0.71], respectively) and injury severity was the strongest predictor. […] The extended models had better discriminative ability (C=0.71[0.69 to 0.72] with early symptoms; 0.71[0.70 to 0.72] with CT variables or with blood biomarkers; 0.72[0.71 to 0.73] with all three categories).
  • #22 Prognostic Models for Global Functional Outcome and Post-Concussion Symptoms Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) Study
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10458380/
    In conclusion, the models based on variables available before discharge have moderate performance for the prediction of GOSE and poor performance for the prediction of PPCS. […] Symptoms assessed at 2-3 weeks are required for better predictive ability of both outcomes. […] The performance of the proposed models should be examined in independent cohorts.
  • #23 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    The risk score may aid physicians treating adults with a concussion by allowing them to quickly assess a patients risk of prolonged recovery and in turn facilitate tailored treatment plans as appropriate, such as encouraging return to aerobic exercise, education about concussion, timely referrals for specialized psychological care, etc. […] This study observed that 12.5% of adults diagnosed with a concussion would require specialized medical care related to their injury 6 months or longer post-injury. Older age (over 61 years), premorbid psychiatric and mental health history, and high usage of primary care in the year before injury were associated with greater risk of PPCS. […] The validated model has a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 47%. […] The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) risk calculator tool is available in S1 Tool TRICORDRR and online. […] The results of the current study should allow the first primary care or emergency medicine providers who see an individual with concussion to quickly and easily determine a patients risk of developing PPCS while still in the acute stage of injury.
  • #24 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    The risk score may aid physicians treating adults with a concussion by allowing them to quickly assess a patients risk of prolonged recovery and in turn facilitate tailored treatment plans as appropriate, such as encouraging return to aerobic exercise, education about concussion, timely referrals for specialized psychological care, etc. […] This study observed that 12.5% of adults diagnosed with a concussion would require specialized medical care related to their injury 6 months or longer post-injury. Older age (over 61 years), premorbid psychiatric and mental health history, and high usage of primary care in the year before injury were associated with greater risk of PPCS. […] The validated model has a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 47%. […] The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) risk calculator tool is available in S1 Tool TRICORDRR and online. […] The results of the current study should allow the first primary care or emergency medicine providers who see an individual with concussion to quickly and easily determine a patients risk of developing PPCS while still in the acute stage of injury.
  • #25 Prediction of risk of prolonged post-concussion symptoms: Derivation and validation of the TRICORDRR (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Determination and Rehab Recommendations) score | PLOS Medicine
    https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003652
    The risk score may aid physicians treating adults with a concussion by allowing them to quickly assess a patients risk of prolonged recovery and in turn facilitate tailored treatment plans as appropriate, such as encouraging return to aerobic exercise, education about concussion, timely referrals for specialized psychological care, etc. […] This study observed that 12.5% of adults diagnosed with a concussion would require specialized medical care related to their injury 6 months or longer post-injury. Older age (over 61 years), premorbid psychiatric and mental health history, and high usage of primary care in the year before injury were associated with greater risk of PPCS. […] The validated model has a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 47%. […] The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Concussion Outcome Risk Determination and Rehab Recommendations (TRICORDRR) risk calculator tool is available in S1 Tool TRICORDRR and online. […] The results of the current study should allow the first primary care or emergency medicine providers who see an individual with concussion to quickly and easily determine a patients risk of developing PPCS while still in the acute stage of injury.
  • #26 Quantitative measurement of post-concussion syndrome Using Electrovestibulography | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-15487-2
    Accurate diagnosis and prognosis of the TBI consequence are essential for patient care and long-term rehabilitation. […] In this current study, we showed the use of a quantitative physiological measure of the vestibulo-acoustic response (EVestG signals) has promising potential to identify SPCS and LPCS both from each other and from healthy control populations. […] The results of this study suggest the AP area of the responses during static phase is a promising feature with a sensitivity to post-concussion symptoms.
  • #27 Quantitative measurement of post-concussion syndrome Using Electrovestibulography | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-15487-2
    Accurate diagnosis and prognosis of the TBI consequence are essential for patient care and long-term rehabilitation. […] In this current study, we showed the use of a quantitative physiological measure of the vestibulo-acoustic response (EVestG signals) has promising potential to identify SPCS and LPCS both from each other and from healthy control populations. […] The results of this study suggest the AP area of the responses during static phase is a promising feature with a sensitivity to post-concussion symptoms.
  • #28 Quantitative measurement of post-concussion syndrome Using Electrovestibulography | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-15487-2
    Accurate diagnosis and prognosis of the TBI consequence are essential for patient care and long-term rehabilitation. […] In this current study, we showed the use of a quantitative physiological measure of the vestibulo-acoustic response (EVestG signals) has promising potential to identify SPCS and LPCS both from each other and from healthy control populations. […] The results of this study suggest the AP area of the responses during static phase is a promising feature with a sensitivity to post-concussion symptoms.
  • #29 Comparison of Machine Learning Models in Predicting Mental Health Sequelae Following Concussion in Youth | medRxiv
    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.02.24319733v1.full-text
    Youth who experience concussions may be at greater risk for subsequent mental health challenges, making early detection crucial for timely intervention. […] Therefore, early identification of youth at heightened risk for poor mental health outcomes following a concussion is crucial for effective prevention and treatment of these sequelae. […] Our study is the first to develop an interpretable deep learning model using a bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) network to predict mental health sequelae following a concussion, a form of mild TBI, specifically in youth. […] Incorporating social determinants of health (SDOH) data has further improved the BiLSTM models performance, resulting in an even higher AUC-ROC (0.892), accuracy (0.883), sensitivity (0.58), and F1 score (0.683). […] This real-time prediction capability allows clinicians to make immediate, visit-specific referrals for further treatment and interventions. […] Our approach holds considerable promise for aiding in the early detection of mental health sequelae following concussion in youth at concussion clinics.
  • #30 Comparison of Machine Learning Models in Predicting Mental Health Sequelae Following Concussion in Youth | medRxiv
    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.02.24319733v1.full-text
    Youth who experience concussions may be at greater risk for subsequent mental health challenges, making early detection crucial for timely intervention. […] Therefore, early identification of youth at heightened risk for poor mental health outcomes following a concussion is crucial for effective prevention and treatment of these sequelae. […] Our study is the first to develop an interpretable deep learning model using a bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) network to predict mental health sequelae following a concussion, a form of mild TBI, specifically in youth. […] Incorporating social determinants of health (SDOH) data has further improved the BiLSTM models performance, resulting in an even higher AUC-ROC (0.892), accuracy (0.883), sensitivity (0.58), and F1 score (0.683). […] This real-time prediction capability allows clinicians to make immediate, visit-specific referrals for further treatment and interventions. […] Our approach holds considerable promise for aiding in the early detection of mental health sequelae following concussion in youth at concussion clinics.
  • #31 Comparison of Machine Learning Models in Predicting Mental Health Sequelae Following Concussion in Youth | medRxiv
    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.02.24319733v1.full-text
    Youth who experience concussions may be at greater risk for subsequent mental health challenges, making early detection crucial for timely intervention. […] Therefore, early identification of youth at heightened risk for poor mental health outcomes following a concussion is crucial for effective prevention and treatment of these sequelae. […] Our study is the first to develop an interpretable deep learning model using a bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) network to predict mental health sequelae following a concussion, a form of mild TBI, specifically in youth. […] Incorporating social determinants of health (SDOH) data has further improved the BiLSTM models performance, resulting in an even higher AUC-ROC (0.892), accuracy (0.883), sensitivity (0.58), and F1 score (0.683). […] This real-time prediction capability allows clinicians to make immediate, visit-specific referrals for further treatment and interventions. […] Our approach holds considerable promise for aiding in the early detection of mental health sequelae following concussion in youth at concussion clinics.
  • #32
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10439-012-0731-0
    Recent research has suggested possible long term effects due to repetitive concussions, highlighting the importance of developing methods to accurately quantify concussion risk. […] The combined probability of concussion is a valuable method to assess concussion risk in a laboratory setting for evaluating product safety. […] This study introduces a new injury metric, the combined probability of concussion, which computes the overall risk of concussion based on the peak linear and rotational accelerations experienced by the head during impact. […] The predictive capability of this new metric is compared to that of single biomechanical parameters. […] The combined probability of concussion had the greatest area under the curve for all datasets. […] The combined probability of concussion is unique in that it determines the likelihood of sustaining a concussion for a given impact, regardless of whether the injury would be reported or not.
  • #33
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10439-012-0731-0
    Recent research has suggested possible long term effects due to repetitive concussions, highlighting the importance of developing methods to accurately quantify concussion risk. […] The combined probability of concussion is a valuable method to assess concussion risk in a laboratory setting for evaluating product safety. […] This study introduces a new injury metric, the combined probability of concussion, which computes the overall risk of concussion based on the peak linear and rotational accelerations experienced by the head during impact. […] The predictive capability of this new metric is compared to that of single biomechanical parameters. […] The combined probability of concussion had the greatest area under the curve for all datasets. […] The combined probability of concussion is unique in that it determines the likelihood of sustaining a concussion for a given impact, regardless of whether the injury would be reported or not.
  • #34
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10439-012-0731-0
    The combined probability of concussion produced the greatest AUC, suggesting it was the best predictor of concussion of the parameters investigated. […] Future applications include assessing concussion risk in a laboratory setting for evaluating product safety, including head protection and automobile restraint design.
  • #35
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10439-012-0731-0
    Recent research has suggested possible long term effects due to repetitive concussions, highlighting the importance of developing methods to accurately quantify concussion risk. […] The combined probability of concussion is a valuable method to assess concussion risk in a laboratory setting for evaluating product safety. […] This study introduces a new injury metric, the combined probability of concussion, which computes the overall risk of concussion based on the peak linear and rotational accelerations experienced by the head during impact. […] The predictive capability of this new metric is compared to that of single biomechanical parameters. […] The combined probability of concussion had the greatest area under the curve for all datasets. […] The combined probability of concussion is unique in that it determines the likelihood of sustaining a concussion for a given impact, regardless of whether the injury would be reported or not.
  • #36 Concussion: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15038-concussion
    Concussions usually last a few weeks, up to a month. But everyone’s bodies respond to concussions differently. Some people naturally heal faster, and others take more time. This usually doesn’t mean you’re more or less likely to experience complications. […] Talk to your provider before resuming your usual daily routine. Don’t return to exercise, training or playing sports until your provider says it’s safe. Giving your body the time it needs to heal doesn’t mean you’re weak. And rushing your recovery to get back to practice, games or training doesn’t mean you’re extra tough. Your brain will heal at its own pace, and the only thing you can do to help it along is rest.
  • #37 Concussion: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15038-concussion
    Concussions usually last a few weeks, up to a month. But everyone’s bodies respond to concussions differently. Some people naturally heal faster, and others take more time. This usually doesn’t mean you’re more or less likely to experience complications. […] Talk to your provider before resuming your usual daily routine. Don’t return to exercise, training or playing sports until your provider says it’s safe. Giving your body the time it needs to heal doesn’t mean you’re weak. And rushing your recovery to get back to practice, games or training doesn’t mean you’re extra tough. Your brain will heal at its own pace, and the only thing you can do to help it along is rest.
  • #38 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    A range of healthcare professionals can assist with persistent post-concussion symptoms. […] Regular follow-up appointments with your GP will help them monitor your recovery journey and determine if any changes need to be made to your treatment plan. […] Keeping a note of your symptoms, including their severity, how often they occur, and whether they are triggered by anything can also be helpful.
  • #39 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    A range of healthcare professionals can assist with persistent post-concussion symptoms. […] Regular follow-up appointments with your GP will help them monitor your recovery journey and determine if any changes need to be made to your treatment plan. […] Keeping a note of your symptoms, including their severity, how often they occur, and whether they are triggered by anything can also be helpful.
  • #40 Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms – Connectivity
    https://www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/persistent-post-concussion-symptoms/
    A range of healthcare professionals can assist with persistent post-concussion symptoms. […] Regular follow-up appointments with your GP will help them monitor your recovery journey and determine if any changes need to be made to your treatment plan. […] Keeping a note of your symptoms, including their severity, how often they occur, and whether they are triggered by anything can also be helpful.
  • #41 Prognostic Models for Global Functional Outcome and Post-Concussion Symptoms Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) Study
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10458380/
    In conclusion, the models based on variables available before discharge have moderate performance for the prediction of GOSE and poor performance for the prediction of PPCS. […] Symptoms assessed at 2-3 weeks are required for better predictive ability of both outcomes. […] The performance of the proposed models should be examined in independent cohorts.
  • #42
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10439-012-0731-0
    The combined probability of concussion produced the greatest AUC, suggesting it was the best predictor of concussion of the parameters investigated. […] Future applications include assessing concussion risk in a laboratory setting for evaluating product safety, including head protection and automobile restraint design.