Effects of early neurological problems following head trauma on subsequent neuropsychological performance.
Early neurological indicants based on information from the hospital admission clinical examination were studied in a group of patients who had sustained accident-incurred traumatic head injuries. Patients who had been hospitalized during the 3-year period just preceding the study were recalled and a battery of neuropsychological tests was administered. Early neurological problems were found to have a detrimental effect on subsequent test performance. The results supported the use of these early indicants to make prognostic decisions.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003128:Coma / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008606:Mental Processes; D009048:Motor Skills; D011379:Prognosis; D011581:Psychological Tests