Early patients' illness perception as a predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder and quality of life one month after mild traumatic brain injury: a prospective study

Introduction: The illness perception of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) patients before discharge from the hospital tends to be inappropriate. Apart from that, post-injury symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often experienced by patients, which can affect their quality of l...

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Published in:Jurnal Ners (Surabaya) 2024-02, Vol.19 (1), p.47-54
Main Authors: Mulyadi, Mulyadi, Sithichoksakulchai, Siriluk, Gannika, Lenny, Sembiring, Erika Emnina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Patients
Perceptions
Post traumatic stress disorder
Quality of life
Traumatic brain injury
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Summary:Introduction: The illness perception of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) patients before discharge from the hospital tends to be inappropriate. Apart from that, post-injury symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often experienced by patients, which can affect their quality of life. However, research linking patient perceptions with post-traumatic stress and quality of life remains scarce. This study aimed to examine patient’s illness perceptions and their relationship with PTSD and HRQOL. Methods: This study employed a prospective survey. Illness perceptions were measured before hospital discharge, and a follow-up of post-traumatic stress and health-related quality of life using an online survey was conducted one month later. The survey was administered from July to October 2023 at two hospitals, with a sample size of 72 mTBI patients. Results: mTBI patients with older age (p=.001), negative emotional perceptions (p=
ISSN:1858-3598
2502-5791
DOI:10.20473/jn.v19i1.51316