BACKGROUND: Mild @entity131 (mTBI) is a common problem in general practice settings, yet previous research does not take into account those who do not attend hospital after injury. This is important as there is evidence that effects may be far from mild. AIM: To determine whether @entity1 sustain any persistent effects 1 year after mTBI, and to identify the predictors of health outcomes. DESIGN AND SETTING: A community-based, longitudinal population study of an mTBI incidence cohort (n = 341) from a mixed urban and rural region (Hamilton and Waikato Districts) of the North Island of New Zealand (NZ). METHOD: Adults (>16 years) completed assessments of cognitive functioning, global functioning, post-concussion symptoms, mood, and quality of life over the year after injury. RESULTS: Nearly half of @entity1 (47.9%) reported experiencing four or more post-concussion symptoms 1 year post-injury. Additionally, 10.9% of @entity1 revealed @entity73 . Levels of @entity148 , @entity308 , or reduced quality of life were comparable with the general population. Having at least one comorbidity, history of @entity1545 , living alone, non-white ethnic group, @entity285 and medication use, and being female were significant predictors of poorer outcomes at 12 months. CONCLUSION: Although some @entity1 make a spontaneous recovery after mTBI, nearly half continue to experience persistent symptoms linked to their injury. Monitoring of recovery from mTBI may be needed and interventions provided for those experiencing persistent difficulties. Demographic factors and medical history should be taken into account in treatment planning.

Persistent problems 1 year after mild XXXX : a longitudinal population study in New Zealand.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'people'] @entity1545 :: ('MESH:D020214', 'Disease') :: ['brain injury'] @entity131 :: ('MESH:D001930', 'Disease') :: ['traumatic brain injury'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['depression'] @entity73 :: ('MESH:D003072', 'Disease') :: ['very low cognitive functioning'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['anxiety'] @entity285 :: ('D000431', 'Chemical') :: ['alcohol']
@entity131 :: (MESH:D001930,Disease) :: ['traumatic brain injury']
