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Children with early mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are less likely to achieve optimal functioning long-term. Improving parent-child interaction quality may promote better outcomes after pediatric mTBI.

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  • Pediatric neurology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Child health

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  • Early mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children aged 0-5 years can cause lasting symptoms.
  • Optimal functioning after pediatric mTBI is understudied.
  • This research explores the evolution and predictors of wellness post-early mTBI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the course of optimal functioning in young children after mTBI.
  • To identify predictors of optimal functioning in children with early mTBI.
  • To compare optimal functioning in children with mTBI, orthopedic injury (OI), and typical development (TDC).

Main Methods:

  • 190 children (18-60 months) were studied: mTBI (n=69), OI (n=50), TDC (n=71).
  • Optimal functioning defined by absence of behavioral problems, cognitive difficulties, post-concussive symptoms, and average or better quality of life.
  • Predictors assessed included sociodemographics, injury details, child temperament, and caregiver factors.

Main Results:

  • Children with mTBI showed less optimal functioning at 6 and 18 months compared to OI and TDC groups.
  • Higher quality parent-child interaction was linked to better outcomes.
  • Lower child negative affectivity temperament also predicted optimal functioning.

Conclusions:

  • Young children with early mTBI are at higher risk for long-term suboptimal functioning.
  • Enhancing parent-child interaction quality presents a promising intervention strategy for promoting wellness after pediatric mTBI.