Rarely is consultation warranted in the ED once the diagnosis is made. Outpatient referral is the cornerstone of treatment. Outpatient care is the cornerstone of treatment and is composed of multidisciplinary teams that provide testing and treatment, including cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy, stress management, vocational counseling and pain management. A neurologist, physical medicine specialist, primary care physician or psychologist specializing in these disorders usually coordinate treatment. This is particularly important in young adults who have a higher incidence of head injury.
Most patients recover fully.
Patients not better within 1 y will probably not get better. Practitioners may be confused about complaints when objective evidence is not found. Follow up during recovery may aid in preventing symptom persistence. Failure to provide patients with information regarding the sequelae of MHI Discussions concerning preparation for the graded resumption of vocational and academic routines may lessen PCS persistence. Mild traumatic brain injury syndrome.