Neuropsychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injury

Psychosomatics. 2000 Mar-Apr;41(2):95-103. doi: 10.1176/appi.psy.41.2.95.

Abstract

The authors review the psychiatric disturbances associated with traumatic brain injury. They highlight the close link between traumatic brain injury and psychiatry and provide an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, classification, and mechanisms of traumatic brain injury. They describe various neuropsychiatric sequelae, and the respective treatments are outlined with emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Injuries / diagnosis
  • Brain Injuries / psychology*
  • Brain Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Brain Injury, Chronic / psychology
  • Brain Injury, Chronic / rehabilitation
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / diagnosis
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / psychology*
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Neuropsychological Tests*
  • Patient Care Team
  • Prognosis