Chronic post-traumatic headache after mild head injury: A descriptive study

Author:

Kjeldgaard Dorte1,Forchhammer Hysse2,Teasdale Tom3,Jensen Rigmor H1

Affiliation:

1. Danish Headache Center, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

2. Department of Neurology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

3. Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Abstract

Background The aetiology behind chronic post-traumatic headache (CPTH) after mild head injury is unclear and management is complicated. In order to optimize treatment strategies we aimed to characterize a CPTH population. Methods Ninety patients with CPTH and 45 patients with chronic primary headaches were enrolled from the Danish Headache Center. All patients were interviewed about demographic and headache data. They completed the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ), Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire, SF-36 and a headache diary. Results The CPTH group experienced more cognitive ( p <  0.001) and somatic symptoms ( p =  0.048) and rated their self-perceived health as more affected in terms of physical function ( p =  0.036), physical role function ( p =  0.012) and social function ( p =  0.012) than the control group. Surprisingly, 31% of the CPTH group had a score equal to or above the cut-off score for having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the HTQ. In terms of demographics and headache, the groups were comparable except the CPTH group were more often without affiliation to the labour market ( p <  0.001). Conclusions The loss of work capacity and high levels of disability for the CPTH patients suggests directions for further research into what important factors are embedded in the patients’ PTSD symptoms and might explain their prolonged illness.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Neurology (clinical),General Medicine

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