The association between symptom burden and processing speed and executive functioning at 4 and 12 weeks following pediatric concussion.

Veronik SicardAndrée-Anne LedouxKen TangKeith Owen YeatesBrian L BrooksPeter AndersonMichelle KeightleyNaddley DesireMiriam H BeauchampRoger Zemeknull null

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2024)

Higher symptom burden is associated with lower working memory and cognitive flexibility following pediatric concussion, yet these associations were not moderated by sex. Findings may inform concussion management by emphasizing the importance of multifaceted assessments of EF.

Keyphrases

working memory
mild traumatic brain injury
transcranial direct current stimulation
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
high school
patient reported