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Reaction time deficits in post traumatic syndrome
S L Rao1, B N Gangadhar, M S Keshavan
1Dept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Nuerosciences, Bangalore-29.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 20, 2011
Summary
Patients with closed head injury show prolonged choice reaction time, suggesting a link to post-concussive symptoms even years after the injury. This finding highlights potential long-term neurological effects of head trauma.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Background:
- Closed head injuries can lead to persistent post-concussive symptoms.
- Assessing cognitive and motor functions is crucial for understanding TBI sequelae.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate reaction time differences in patients with post-concussive symptoms compared to healthy controls.
- To explore the relationship between prolonged symptoms and reaction time deficits.
Main Methods:
- Comparison of simple and choice reaction times between 8 patients with head injuries and a control group.
- Analysis of reaction time data in relation to symptom duration.
Main Results:
- Choice reaction time was significantly prolonged in patients with head injuries.
- This prolongation was observed even in patients with symptoms lasting over two years post-injury.
Conclusions:
- Prolonged choice reaction time is a significant indicator in patients with post-concussive syndrome.
- Findings suggest an etiological link between head injury and persistent reaction time deficits, contributing to post-traumatic syndrome.
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