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RCT Cureus 2024

Evidence-Based Medical Management and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review.

Vaidya BP, Sharath HV, Brahmane NA, Raghuveer R, Qureshi MI — Cureus, 2024

Tier 2, Indexed

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers conducted a narrative review of the literature to examine medical treatments and physiotherapy rehabilitation strategies for paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI).

What They Found

Ten studies, including randomised and non-randomised trials, were included, investigating interventions like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, melatonin, and virtual reality rehabilitation. These interventions demonstrated significant improvements in outcomes such as forearm supination, daily living performance, quality of life, school functioning, and reduced hospital stays and prolonged symptoms.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

As a narrative review, this study may be subject to selection bias and lacks the systematic rigor of a comprehensive systematic review.

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Study Details

Study Type RCT
Category Neurological
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 39421110
Year Published 2024
Journal Cureus

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