AOHC Encore 2023-323 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion

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The speakers discussed the prevalence and impact of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the workplace and the challenges of returning to work after a TBI. They presented data from a study conducted on worker compensation data from California over a 10-year period. They found that head injury-related workers' compensation claims were on the rise during this time. The study also examined the demographics of the cohort, the causes of TBI, comorbidities, and the duration of work absence. They highlighted the need for early identification and management of symptoms such as headaches, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric complications. The speakers emphasized the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to supporting individuals with mild TBI in the workplace, including strategies such as modified work schedules, task separation, written instructions, and accommodations for physical and cognitive limitations. They also discussed the role of cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments for symptoms such as insomnia and depression. The speakers recognized the need for further research to guide treatment recommendations and improve outcomes for individuals with mild TBI.

Keywords

mild traumatic brain injury

TBI

workplace

returning to work

worker compensation data

head injury-related claims

symptoms management

multidisciplinary approach

cognitive limitations

research