Psychological factors in subjective CI in TBI
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Investigating the role of psychological factors in the perception of cognitive impairment following Traumatic Brain Injury
IRAS ID
168056
Contact name
Christopher Byrne
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
School of Psychology, Bangor University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 13 days
Research summary
The prognosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been well documented across the life span in several longitudinal studies. The existing literature for adults suggests that the majority of individuals with mild TBI (mTBI) will recover within 3 - 12 months (Carroll, Cassidy, Peloso et al. 2004). However, despite the often transient nature of mTBI sequalae, clinicians are often faced with patients that perceive their cognitive impairments to be more persistent. Whilst Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reveal potential structural issues within the brain, it cannot provide more in-depth knowledge of cognitive functioning. We rely upon subjective and objective methods of neuropsychological assessments to investigate the extent of cognitive impairments. However, subjective self-reporting of cognitive impairments has been previously shown to be poorly correlated with object neuropsychological assessment in other clinical populations. This discrepancy in impairment may be accounted for by factors other than the actual injury.
The aim of this study is to identify and measure potential factors that may mediate the discrepancy between objective and subjective cognitive impairment in those with a various levels of TBI. Investigating potential factors that influence this discrepancy may help to provide clinicians with the knowledge and understanding to address crucial underlying processes mediating the discrepancy. Identification of these key factors may be beneficial at both the screening and recovery stage of a patient’s care.
REC name
Wales REC 4
REC reference
15/WA/0165
Date of REC Opinion
28 May 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion