[Psychological consequences of moderate to severe cranio-cerebral injuries: dysexecutive syndrome. Preliminary report]

Przegl Lek. 2002;59(10):785-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The late sequel of cranio-cerebral trauma are common causes of decreased mental capability and pathology localized in frontal lobes which can cause the dysexecutive syndrome (the individual has a goal but has difficulty in generating or activating the appropriate goal directed behavior). We analysed 58 patients, random-chosen, treated in the Neurotraumatology Department in Kraków after craniocerebral injury. Among them, 6 patients were found who scored more than average in DEX questionnaire. It was shown that diagnosis of DEX enables use of neuropsychological rehabilitation, which can improve final outcome.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / psychology*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / rehabilitation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Time Factors