Concussion coach for postconcussive symptoms: A randomized, controlled trial of a smartphone application with Afghanistan and Iraq war Veterans
Heather G. Belanger, Peter Toyinbo, Blake Barrett, Emily King, Nina A. Sayer
Abstract
Concussion Coach is effective at reducing PCS severity and psychological distress. Increased self-efficacy/perception of self-management of symptoms may be key to successful treatment of residual symptoms in those with history of concussion.
Topics & Concepts
ConcussionRandomized controlled trialPsychologyDistressTraumatic brain injuryPhysical therapyPoison controlMedicineInjury preventionPsychiatryClinical psychologyInternal medicineEmergency medicineTraumatic Brain Injury ResearchCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationResilience and Mental Health