Inge M Verhoeven
Netherlands
Research Article
Neuropsychological Functioning of Children and Youth with Acquired Brain Injury 2 Years after Onset
Author(s): Inge M Verhoeven, Marjan J Klippel, Monique A Berger, Frederike van Markus and Arend J de KloetInge M Verhoeven, Marjan J Klippel, Monique A Berger, Frederike van Markus and Arend J de Kloet
Background: Neurocognitive deficits following pediatric acquired brain injury (ABI) often remain under reported, whereas these sequalae impact several domains of activities and participation. Objective: To screen neurocognitive consequences of pediatric ABI in a hospital-based cohort using both a professional and parent reported screening tool. Methods: Follow-up study including children with a hospital-based diagnosis, aged 4-20 years at onset of ABI, using the Processing Speed and Attention subtests of the Amsterdamse Neuropsychological Tasks (ANT) and the parent reported Brain Injury Alert (BIA). Age, type and severity of injury were used in analysis as associated factors. Results: 103 children, aged 4 up to 20 years (median 13y) at onset of ABI, were assessed 2 years later. 89 (86%) on injuries were classified as mild and 80 (78%) had a traumatic cause (TBI). The study cohort resp.. View More»
