Journal of Child Neurology
Early Psychological Intervention Embedded in a Pediatric Concussion Program: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Objective To compare outcomes among children and youth (3-21 years) with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) who received early (≤8 days) embedded psychological intervention (EI) after the index visit with those who received usual care (UC) in a pediatric concussion program. Methods Retrospective cohort study at the Boston Medical Center Concussion Clinic (2015-2024) including 56 patients (EI n = 28; UC n = 28). Outcomes were follow-up time and recovery status at last follow-up. Mann-Whitney U and Fisher exact tests wer …