Impact of Self-Efficacy and Affective Functioning on Pediatric Concussion Symptom Severity.

Kesley A RamseyChristopher VaughanBarry M WagnerJoseph F McGuireGerard A Gioia

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2021)

Findings provide initial support for a relationship between self-efficacy and concussion outcomes and highlight the influence of depressive symptoms. Interventions that optimize youth's self-efficacy have the potential to increase treatment adherence, reduce concussion symptom severity, and improve recovery prognosis.

Keyphrases

mild traumatic brain injury
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
high school
patient reported
social support
metabolic syndrome
sleep quality
replacement therapy