title: The Role of Neuropsychological Evaluation in the Clinical Management of Concussion.
abstract: Most people are expected to recover quickly and completely after sustaining a single, uncomplicated concussion. When unexpected difficulties are apparent or recovery is not progressing as expected, a neuropsychological evaluation may help to clarify the injury and noninjury variables that could be serving to prolong recovery. Interventions tailored to the needs of a specific patient can then be implemented to assist in improving functioning and minimizing distress.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA. Electronic address: amy.connery@childrenscolorado.org.
authors.forename: Amy K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Connery
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Robin L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S, First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Randolph
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Kirkwood
mesh_terms: D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D038223:Post-Concussion Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
keywords: Mild TBI; Neuropsychological assessment; Postconcussion syndrome; Traumatic brain injury