The impact of mild developmental learning difficulties on neuropsychological recovery from head trauma

Wood, Rodger Ll. and Rutterford, Neil A. (2006) The impact of mild developmental learning difficulties on neuropsychological recovery from head trauma. Brain Injury, 20 (5). pp. 477-484. ISSN 0269-9052

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Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of mild developmental learning difficulties (MDLD) in a group of patients who had sustained head trauma, to determine the impact on cognitive and neurobehavioural recovery. Methods: A case-control design comprised 136 consecutive cases (55 MDLD; 81 control). Information regarding a history of MDLD was obtained during clinical interview, with neurobehavioural problems recorded using a checklist. Neuropsychological assessment and questionnaire measures of anxiety and depression were completed. Results: Between group cognitive differences were only found on Digit Symbol (p < 0.01) and Trails B (p < 0.05) tests. The MDLD group reported a higher incidence of impulsive aggression and mood swings (both p < 0.01). Adjustment problems in the MDLD group were inferred from higher anxiety and depression ratings (both p < 0.05). Conclusions: The MDLD group did not appear to display a more generalized deficit in cognitive functions. However, neurobehavioural problems, plus the incidence and degree of affective changes, suggest greater psychological vulnerability than controls.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Social Work and Psychology (former - to 2012) Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User:	Katherine Humphries
Date Deposited:	20 Dec 2010 14:02
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2023 12:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/18460
DOI:	10.1080/02699050600618851

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