The influence of preinjury mental health problems on post-concussion outcome: A meta-analysis

Abstract

It is difficult to anticipate may suffer long-term health issues as a result of a Postconcussion (PC) sustained while participating in sports. This research analyzes the relationship between Pre-Injury Mental Health (PMH) issues and the clinical result of a sports-related PC. The following databases were the basis for the research: SPORT Discus, Web of Science, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO. Studies distributed before February 2019 that looked at MHP as a possible signal of a worse Clinical Outcome (CO) or a slower clinical improvement from a PC was considered. In the end, 12 types of research with subjects were considered after 355 entire texts of the 4046 publications that were reviewed were examined. In 9 out of 12 studies, individuals who have experienced prior to the Studies varied greatly in their approaches, and most did not emphasize MH as a primary predictor or prognostic factor. For the inst ad, it is better to utilize it as a secondary or even a third predictor. Most studies were small or small sample sizes for those exhibiting PMH concerns. There was no information given on the beginning age, kind, course, severity, or duration of MH issues. While doing baseline tests before the season, it was not specified to what extent MH problems were visible. The co of a sport-related pc may be worse for athletes with preexisting Mental Health Conditions (MHC). Research is needed to understand the mechanisms at play here better, to more accurately measure the risk for each MHC, to build superior, advanced treatment and recuperation strategies regarding these students-athletes by comprehending the procedures that underlie the higher risk.