Identifying and Predicting Subgroups of Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Based on Distinct Configurations of Postconcussive Symptom Endorsement: A Latent Class Analysis.

Adam R KinneyAlexandra L SchneiderSamuel E KingXiang-Dong YanJeri E ForsterNazanin H BahrainiLisa A Brenner

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

The 7 distinct groups identified in this study distill heterogenous patterns of PCS endorsement into clinically actionable phenotypes that can be used to tailor clinical management of veterans with mTBI. Findings reveal empirical support for potential racial, ethnic, and sex-based disparities in PCS among veterans, informing efforts aimed at promoting equitable recovery from mTBI in this population.

Keyphrases

mild traumatic brain injury
genome wide
healthcare
quality improvement
risk assessment
human health
climate change
patient reported