Do postconcussive symptoms from traumatic brain injury in combat veterans predict risk for receiving opioid therapy for chronic pain?
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DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2018.1493535
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: Opioid therapy is contraindicated in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) with neuropsychological impairment, yet guidelines do not consistently predict practice. We evaluated independent risk for initiation of opioid therapy among combat veterans… read more here.
Keywords: opioid therapy; therapy; brain injury; postconcussive symptoms ... See more keywords
Completion of Multidisciplinary Treatment for Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms Is Associated With Reduced Symptom Burden
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DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000202
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the pre- to posttreatment changes in both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCSs). Setting and Participants: We studied 257 active-duty patients with a history of mild traumatic brain injury… read more here.
Keywords: mean nsi; persistent postconcussive; treatment; pre ... See more keywords