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BRAIN SCIENCES
卷 13, 期 2, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13020323
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mild traumatic brain injury; concussion; sleep; gender
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), or concussion, can result in persistent cognitive and functional symptoms, known as post-concussive syndrome (PCS), which can greatly impact quality of life. This pilot study surveyed individuals with a history of mTBI and found that sleep disturbances, including poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness, were common symptoms. Interestingly, there were significant gender differences, with a higher proportion of females experiencing PPCS and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), or concussion, can lead to persistent cognitive and functional symptoms that impede quality of life to a varying extent. This condition is referred to as post-concussive syndrome (PCS). Sleep disturbances are part of it but their distribution among different genders remains scarcely investigated. This pilot cross-sectional anonymous web-based survey interviewed volunteer 18-55 years old participants with a recent (i.e., less than 5 years) reported history of mTBI. Questionnaires related to persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS; Rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaire), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) and daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) were administered as part of the survey. Ninety-one participants' responses were analysed (61 female; 30 male); 43% of them suffered from post-concussive syndrome, 60% reported poor sleep quality and 34% experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. The proportion of PPCS was significantly higher in female participants as compared to males (female: 57%; male: 13%; Fisher's exact test p < 0.001). Excessive daytime sleepiness was also significantly more present in females (female: 44%; male: 13%; p < 0.001) whereas poor sleep quality was present in similar proportions between females and males (female: 66%; male: 50%; p = 0.176). Even though based on a relatively small sample, these findings highlight important gender differences that should be accounted for in PPCS medical care and management.
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