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August 5, 2025Neuropsychology ReviewOpen Access

Characterising Long-Term Depressive Symptoms Post-brain Injury: A Systematic Review of Symptom Trajectory Groups and Their Predictors

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PPPriscilla PrinceKNKristin Naragon‐GaineyRPRodrigo Gonzalo Becerra Parra

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Overview

Systematic review characterizes depressive symptom trajectories after acquired brain injury, indicating significant predictors for tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • Four depressive symptom trajectory groups were identified among 13,205 adults with acquired brain injury.
  • The stable low group exhibited 68% prevalence, while persistent high, increasing, and decreasing groups showed 13%, 20%, and 11% respectively.
  • Key predictors for depressive symptoms include age, sex, injury severity, and education level among affected individuals.
  • Long-term monitoring and personalized interventions are crucial for improving quality of life after brain injury-related depression.

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Prince et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f93e6551bb0af8d1236https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-025-09674-6
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