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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes

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Memory Perfectionism is Associated with Persistent Memory Complaints after Concussion.

Edwina L Picon¹, Evgenia V Todorova^1,2, Daniela J Palombo¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology : the Official Journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists

|April 20, 2022

Summary

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Memory perfectionism, the high value placed on memory ability, is linked to persistent memory complaints after concussion. This trait may be a risk factor for ongoing subjective memory issues post-injury.

Keywords:

Memory perfectionism forgetfulness persistent postconcussion symptoms subjective memory problems

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Psychology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Persistent memory complaints after concussion are common but poorly understood.
Memory perfectionism, characterized by high valuation of memory and intolerance of lapses, may explain subjective memory issues without objective impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between memory perfectionism and persistent memory complaints following concussion.

Main Methods:

Secondary analysis of baseline data from a randomized controlled trial involving 77 adults with post-concussion symptoms.
Participants completed cognitive assessments, memory perfectionism, post-concussion symptom, and depression questionnaires.
Comparison between patients with and without severe memory complaints.

Main Results:

Memory perfectionism was significantly associated with severe memory complaints, independent of objective memory ability, cognitive function, and depression.
This association remained consistent across sensitivity analyses and was specific, not extending to fatigue.

Conclusions:

Memory perfectionism may serve as a risk factor for persistent memory symptoms after concussion.
Findings suggest potential relevance to functional cognitive disorders.