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Depression following Traumatic Brain Injury

What is it about?

This study examined the impact of moderate and severe depression on the functional outcomes obtained from post-hospital residential brain injury rehabilitation. Remediation of depressive symptoms during rehabilitation significantly improved outcomes.

Why is it important?

Thirty nine percent of the 820 study participants presented with moderate to severe symptoms of depression at admission. Many of these participants realized significant improvement in their symptoms and achieved functional outcomes comparable to non depressed participants. Those remaining depressed at discharge had significantly greater disability scores than those who improved.

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