Associations of Chronic Pain With Psychosocial Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury: A NIDILRR and VA TBI Model Systems Collaborative Project.

Robin HanksJessica M KetchumMackenzie PeckhamMitch SevignyAngelle M SanderAaron M MartinStephanie AgtarapCynthia L BeaulieuLibrada CallenderFlora M HammondJean LengenfelderAmanda R RabinowitzWilliam C WalkerJeanne M HoffmanCynthia Harrison-FelixRisa Nakase-Richardson

Published in: The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation (2024)

Chronic pain is prevalent among individuals with TBI and is associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes, especially for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. The results from this study highlight the presence of modifiable comorbidities among those with chronic pain and TBI. Persons who experience persistent pain following TBI may be at greater risk for worse psychosocial outcomes.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
traumatic brain injury
pain management
severe traumatic brain injury
mental health
sleep quality
mild traumatic brain injury
depressive symptoms
physical activity
type diabetes
neuropathic pain
insulin resistance
posttraumatic stress disorder