Is Cognitive Rest Following a Head Injury Associated with Prolonged Concussion Symptoms

Background: Recent studies have suggested that cognitive rest may not lead toward a faster recovery from acute concussions. Furthermore, the latest international consensus concussion guidelines note the appropriate amount of cognitive rest remains undetermined. Additionally, somatization has recently been shown to be a risk factor for prolonged concussion symptoms (PCS). Objective: Our objective was to determine the relationship between cognitive rest and PCS. Additionally, we sought to determine the relationship between somatization and PCS, while also considering the interaction with cognitive rest. Design/Methods: A prospective cohort study of 5-18 year olds diagnosed …