Neuropsychological performance following a history of multiple self-reported concussions: A meta-analysis
Authors:
- Heather G. BelangerHBHeather G. Belanger
- Eric SpiegelESEric Spiegel
- Rodney D. VanderploegRVRodney D. Vanderploeg
- 11 December 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
- Vol. 16 (2) , 262-267
Abstract
Debate continues about the long-term neuropsychological impact of multiple mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI). A meta-analysis of the relevant literature was conducted to determine the impact of having a history of more than one self-reported MTBI (versus just one MTBI) across seven cognitive domains, as well as symptom complaints. The analysis was based on 8 studies, all conducted with athletes, involving 614 cases of multiple MTBI and 926 control cases of a single MTBI. The overall effect of multiple MTBI on neuropsychological functioning was minimal and not significant (d= 0.06). However, follow-up analyses revealed that multiple self-reported MTBI was associated with poorer performance on measures of delayed memory and executive functioning. The implications and limitations of these findings are discussed. (JINS, 2010,16, 262–267.)Keywords
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