Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Service Members With Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms
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Open Access
- 1 January 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Internal Medicine
- Vol. 175 (1) , 43-52
Abstract
Although most military service members sustaining mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) fully recover within 30 days,1 some report chronic symptoms following deployment-related injury.2-4 Common postconcussion symptoms (PCS) include headaches, balance problems, sleep disturbance, fatigue, forgetfulness, poor concentration, irritability, and anxiety.5,6 While symptom presentation is heterogeneous, data suggest that the frequency and severity of symptoms may be more related to concomitant emotional distress or pain than to a specific mechanism or severity of injury.7-11 Regardless of contributing factors, few established therapies exist for those with persistent PCS.12Keywords
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