Impact of pre-injury family functioning and resources on self-reported post-concussive symptoms and functional outcomes in persons with mild TBI

AbstractObjective: This study investigates the contribution of pre-injury family functioning and resources on self-reported post-concussive symptoms and functional outcomes in persons with mild TBI (mTBI).Design: Participants with uncomplicated or complicated mTBIs were recruited from consecutive admissions to the emergency department of a level 1 trauma centre. Patients completed baseline assessments within 2 weeks of injury and an outcomes assessment at 3 months post-injury.Methods and procedures: One hundred and sixty-six adults with mTBI were included. Baseline measures of pre-injury history, family functioning and resources were obtained. Functional status assessments and self-reported measures of health, common TBI symptoms and psychological problems were administered at 3-months post-injury.Results: Data reduction of outcome measures using principle components analysis revealed two factors: self-reported post-concussive symptoms and current functional/participation status, explaining 60.53% of the ...