According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million people are diagnosed with a brain injury each year.
What is Traumatic Brain Injury — or TBI?
TBI occurs as the result from a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Categories for TBI are:
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Penetrating
The most common form of TBI in the military is mild, and is also known as a concussion.
According to Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, from 2000-2019, more than 417,503 service members have been diagnosed with TBI.
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This research review provides an overview of the topic of co-morbid mild TBI and posttraumatic stress disorder. This review focuses on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and mild TBI symptoms in patients with mild TBI history. While it can be difficult to differentiate symptoms of mild TBI from PTSD symptoms, especially months or years after the injury event, this review aims to present information relevant to understanding these often complex cases.
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Prior history of TBI may predispose an individual to increased risk of subsequent TBI, which may result from less force, and lengthier recovery from post-injury symptoms. Activities such as contact sports and military service carry particular risk for multiple TBI. In addition to acute post-injury difficulties, cumulative TBI may increase the risk of chronic cognitive and functional impairment. Conservative management of post-injury symptoms as part of a medically monitored, progressive plan for returning to activities is recommended for individuals with a history of TBI.
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Psychoeducational Interventions for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms Following Combat-Related Mild TBI
Chapter two summarizes the psychoeducational interventions used for the control group in the first SCORE treatment arm (SCORE Arm 1). This educational material has been specifically adapted for use with service members and veterans who experience a more chronic course of symptoms following combat-related concussion. Section one explains the background of psychoeducation in the treatment of mild TBI, and section two provides the psychoeducational tool, called the client’s guide to recovery.
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