title: Cognitive sequelae of traumatic brain injury.
abstract: Cognitive dysfunction is the leading cause of disability following traumatic brain injury (TBI). This article provides a review of the cognitive sequelae of TBI, with a focus on deficits of executive functioning and everyday thinking skills. The pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of TBI-related cognitive problems are also discussed.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 370 Stemmler Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: rabinowitz.a@gmail.com.
authors: Amanda R
authors: AR
authors: Rabinowitz
authors: Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; and Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, and Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin #1144, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors: Harvey S
authors: HS
authors: Levin
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003657:Decision Making / Q000502:physiology; D056344:Executive Function / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Concussion; Executive functioning; Neuropsychological assessment; Traumatic brain injury; mTBI