Influence of Bodily Injuries on Symptom Reporting Following Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Military Service Members

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Combat-injured Service members diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury participated in a study examining the relationships among bodily injuries, traumatic stress, and post-concussion symptoms. There was a significant negative relationship between bodily injury scores and both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-concussion scores.

Citation
French, L. M., Lange, R. T., Iverson, G. L., Ivins, B., Marshall, K., Schwab, K. (2012). Influence of Bodily Injuries on Symptom Reporting Following Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Military Service Members. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 27, 63-74. doi:10.1097/HTR.obo13e3182248344