@article{ref1,
title="Health-related quality of life after pediatric mild TBI and concussion: a systematic review",
journal="Journal of neurotrauma",
year="2016",
author="Fineblit, Samuel and Selci, Erin and Loewen, Hal and Ellis, Michael and Russell, Kelly",
volume="33",
number="17",
pages="1561-1568",
abstract="Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an emerging method to quantify the consequences of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)/concussion in both clinical practice and research. However, in order to utilize HRQOL measurements to their full potential in the context of mTBI/concussion recovery, a better understanding of the typical course of HRQOL after these injuries is needed. The objective was to summarize current knowledge on HRQOL after pediatric mTBI/concussion and identify areas in need of further research. The following databases from their earliest date of coverage through June 1, 2015: MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Central, PEDro, and CDAS. Studies must have examined HRQOL in a pediatric population after mTBI/concussion, using a validated HRQOL measurement tool. 8 of 1660 records identified ultimately met inclusion criteria. Comprehensive data was extracted and checked by second reviewer for accuracy and completeness. There appears to be a small but important subgroup of patients who experience poor HRQOL outcomes up to a year or longer post-injury. Potential predictors of poor HRQOL include older age, lower socioeconomic status, or a history of headaches or trouble sleeping. Differing definitions of mTBI precluded meta-analysis. HRQOL represents an important outcome measure in mTBI/concussion clinical practice and research. The evidence shows a small but important proportion of patients have diminished HRQOL up to a year or longer post-injury. Further study on this topic is warranted to determine the typical longitudinal progression of HRQOL after pediatric concussion.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0897-7151",
doi="10.1089/neu.2015.4292",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2015.4292"
}