Do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques Reduce Symptom Duration in Children and Adolescents Who Have Sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?

Abstract

Focused Clinical Question: Does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) reduce concussion symptoms among children and adolescents following mild traumatic brain injury? Clinical Bottom Line: Based on the results of this critically appraised topic, there is moderate evidence to support the use of CBT as a treatment intervention to reduce complaints of persistent concussion symptoms in children and adolescents.