Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

JA

Accession No.:

Journal:


Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 23, 1, 17-24

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Abstract:

Fatigue is a well-recognized issue for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This prospective study examined the rate and types of fatigue that are experienced by a cohort of individuals with TBI within the first 2 years, using a multidimensional fatigue scale. The impact of factors such as demographics, injury severity indices, and concomitant psychosocial variables was also examined. Using 2 measures of overall fatigue, 16%–32% at Year 1 and 21%–34% at Year 2 reported significant levels of fatigue. Fatigue did not appear to change between 1 and 2 years post-TBI. Sleep quality was the most prevalent concomitant disturbance followed by depression and pain.

Author(s):


Bushnik, T., Englander, J., Wright, J.

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