Correlates of persistent postconcussional disorder: DSM-IV criteria versus ICD-10.

摘要: Controversy surrounding the causation of symptom complaints after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is reflected by existence alternative diagnostic criteria for postconcussional syndrome (PCS) in International Classification Diseases (ICD) and disorder (PCD) Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders–4th edition (DSM-IV). Previous studies persisting symptoms have employed various checklists rather than uniform criteria-based diagnoses. This first prospective study using formal PCD PCS comparing these sets terms prevalence, relationship to potential compensation, emotional/functional status. In this study, an unselected series adults with uncomplicated MTBI (N = 139) was assessed at 6 months postinjury a brief neuropsychological battery measures psychiatric symptoms/disorders, social support/community integration, health-rela...