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Observational studyEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2025

Long-lasting neurobehavioral disorders after traumatic brain injury: potential predictors and functional outcomes.

Matteo G Vascello, Silvia Pizzighello, Rosalia Zangari, Cristina Agostinis, Francesco Biroli, Davide Corbella, Luigi A Lanterna, Marialuigia Dello Russo, Stefania Milani, Davide Salmi and 5 more

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Matteo G VascelloDepartment of Health Science, Clinical Psychology Unit, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy - mvascello@asst-pg23.it.
Silvia PizzighelloScientific Institute IRCCS E. Medea, Conegliano, Treviso, Italy.
Rosalia ZangariFROM - Research Foundation Bergamo Hospital - ETS, Bergamo, Italy.
Cristina AgostinisDepartment of Neuroradiology, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Francesco BiroliFROM - Research Foundation Bergamo Hospital - ETS, Bergamo, Italy.
Davide CorbellaDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Luigi A LanternaDepartment of Neuroscience and Surgery of the Nervous System, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Marialuigia Dello RussoDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Stefania MilaniDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Davide SalmiDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Maria S SpadaDepartment of Health Science, Clinical Psychology Unit, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Silvia GaleriRehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Ferdinando L LoriniDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Simonetta GereviniDepartment of Neuroradiology, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Paolo GrittiDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to neurobehavioral disorders (NBDs) that hinder functional recovery. Although demographic (gender, age, years of education) and clinical factors (post-traumatic amnesia duration [PTA], Glasgow Coma Scale severity) have been studied as potential predictors of NBDs, the impact of the levels of cognitive functioning (LCF) and traumatic axonal injury (TAI) has received less attention.

aimThis study investigates the relationship between the variables and the onset of NBDs following TBI. It also examines the correlation between NBDs and patients' functional outcome and community participation, as measured by the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) and the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ).

designObservational, longitudinal study.

settingInpatient rehabilitation setting. POPULATION: The study cohort comprised 54 TBI patients (12 females, 42 males; mean age 46.1 years).

methodsPatients underwent comprehensive neuropsychological, neurobehavioral, and psychological assessments at 12 months. Clinical variables were collected during the acute/subacute phase, and functional outcomes were measured in the chronic phase (GOSE and CIQ).

resultsThe most frequent NBDs observed by caregivers included anger, difficulty controlling temper, impulsivity, and irritability. The findings highlight years of education, PTA duration, LCF score at rehabilitation admission (LCFa) and TAI as the key drivers of long-lasting NBDs (R

conclusionsThe study highlights that lower education levels, prolonged PTA duration, lower LCFa, and presence of TAI are linked to a higher likelihood of developing persistent NBDs, which negatively impact functional outcomes and community participation. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Regular monitoring and early intervention for patients with these risk factors - lower education, prolonged PTA, lower LCFa and TAI - could help mitigate the long-term effects of NBDs, improving rehabilitation outcomes through timely and targeted therapeutic approaches.

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Brain Injuries, TraumaticAdultAgedFemaleGlasgow Coma ScaleGlasgow Outcome ScaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsRecovery of Function

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PMID41424224
PMCPMC12833770

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